# Insect Food Scan — Scan for insect ingredients

> Scan products for insect-derived ingredients with an Australian/NZ database. (iPhone/iPad app by Fussy Vegan Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scan/id6472367915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fussy Vegan Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1412717273)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 146 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scan/id6472367915/reviews.md

## What is Insect Food Scan?

Finding products that are free from insects  has never been easier with our Insect Food Scan app.

Key Features:

* Scan the barcode on grocery and other products to check whether that product contains insect derived ingredients.
* Largest and most extensive database of Australian and New Zealand grocery products, beer, wine, spirits, and other products.
* Database is updated with new product listings daily.
* Search products by barcode, brand or product name.
* Search products by manufacturer.
*Insects covered by the app include: beeswax, carmine, honey, shellac and silk.
* Save listings to the "My Lists" feature. You can make as many lists as you want and the lists will sync across all of your iOS devices.
* Suitable For You Mode. You can customise the app based on the insect ingredients you wish to avoid.

* App is optimised for iOS 18 and all iPhone 16 series devices.
* App is optimised for both iPhone and iPad.
* App is 100% ad free.
* Get app support via the in-app help desk.
* App supports Australian and New Zealand sold products only.

The Insect Food Scan app was developed as a way to easily check if a product contains any insect derived ingredients or not. All products in our database have been comprehensively checked by a human to ensure that our insect status is accurate for each product in our database. We do not rely on user input to work out the insect status of a product. We also contact the manufacturer where possible to verify the product where required.

Detailed instructions on how to use the app are available on our support page.

Having issues with our app?

Please contact us if you are having any issues with our app and we will respond to you as quickly as possible, usually within 24 hours. we would appreciate you contacting us first before leaving a negative rating or review, as 99% of the time we are able to resolve any issues with our app.

## Key features

- Scan barcodes for insect ingredients
- Extensive Australian/NZ product database
- Daily database updates
- Search by barcode, brand, or manufacturer
- Customizable avoidance lists
- Human-verified ingredient status

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Food & Drink (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-food-scan/id6472367915/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Product not available

*2024-10-06*

I try it with 23 products, non available

## Frequently asked questions about Insect Food Scan

### Does Insect Food Scan have ads?

No, Insect Food Scan is 100% ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the price of Insect Food Scan?

Insect Food Scan is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $1.99.

### How often is the Insect Food Scan database updated?

The database for Insect Food Scan is updated daily with new product listings to ensure the most current information.

### What products does Insect Food Scan cover?

Insect Food Scan covers Australian and New Zealand grocery products, beer, wine, spirits, and other consumer goods. It specifically identifies insects like beeswax, carmine, honey, shellac, and silk.

### Can I customize Insect Food Scan to avoid specific ingredients?

Yes, Insect Food Scan features a 'Suitable For You Mode' that allows you to customize the app based on the specific insect ingredients you wish to avoid.

### How accurate is the ingredient information in Insect Food Scan?

The app ensures accuracy by having all products comprehensively checked by a human, and they contact manufacturers for verification where possible. User input is not relied upon for insect status.

### What devices is Insect Food Scan optimized for?

Insect Food Scan is optimized for iOS 18 and all iPhone 16 series devices, and it supports both iPhone and iPad.

### How can I get support for Insect Food Scan?

You can get app support via the in-app help desk. The developers aim to respond to issues within 24 hours.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.01 — 2025-02-23

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0 — 2024-12-12

This is a major update and this new version includes a refreshed product information page as well as support for New Zealand grocery products.

### 1.04 — 2024-07-04

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 1.03 — 2024-05-15

Minor bug fixes.

### 1.02 — 2024-04-10

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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