MenuGuard helps people with food allergies eat out with confidence. Point your camera at a menu, and MenuGuard scans the text to flag ingredients you've told it to watch for — in seconds, right on your device.
Whether you're traveling abroad, trying a new restaurant, or ordering takeaway, MenuGuard takes the guesswork out of reading menus.
KEY FEATURES
- Camera menu scanning — Snap or point at any printed menu and MenuGuard detects allergens using on-device text recognition.
- QR code menu support — Scan QR menus common in restaurants and cafés, and MenuGuard checks them for your allergens automatically.
- English and Danish — Detects allergen names in both languages, perfect for travelers and residents in Denmark.
- Personal allergen profile — Add the allergens you need to avoid. MenuGuard remembers them across every scan.
- Save your safe spots — Build a personal list of restaurants and dishes you trust, so you never have to re-scan a favorite.
- Private by design — All scanning happens on your device. No accounts. No tracking. No data leaves your phone.
WHO IT'S FOR
- People with peanut, tree nut, gluten, dairy, egg, soy, shellfish, or other food allergies
- Parents managing a child's allergies at restaurants
- Travelers eating in unfamiliar cuisines
- Anyone with dietary restrictions who wants extra peace of mind
IMPORTANT — MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
MenuGuard is a helpful assistant, not a replacement for medical advice or direct communication with restaurant staff. Always confirm ingredients with your server, especially for severe or life-threatening allergies. Menus and recipes can change, and OCR is not perfect. If you have a serious allergy, carry your prescribed medication and follow your doctor's guidance.
PRIVACY
MenuGuard does not collect personal data, does not require an account, and does not send your scans or saved restaurants to any server. Everything stays on your device.
SUPPORT
Questions, feedback, or feature requests? Email support@menuguard.org or visit menuguard.org.
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