# Nutrition X-Ray — See What's Really In Your Food

> Barcode scanner reveals hidden sugars, dairy, and gluten in food ingredients. (iPhone/iPad app by Adult Supervision LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrition-x-ray/id6772662138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adult Supervision LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772662440)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nutrition-x-ray/id6772662138/reviews.md

## What is Nutrition X?

Food companies use dozens of legal names to hide sugar, dairy, and gluten in your food. Nutrition X-Ray finds them all.
Scan any barcode and instantly see every hidden ingredient — flagged by type, named by alias, color-coded for clarity. No guessing. No label literacy required. Just scan and know.

WHAT WE DETECT
50+ sugar aliases — cane syrup, maltodextrin, dextrose, brown rice syrup, and more
30+ dairy derivatives — whey, casein, lactulose, milk fat, and more
20+ gluten sources — wheat, barley, malt, triticale, and more

HOW IT WORKS
Point your camera at any barcode
We cross-reference every ingredient against our alias database
Flagged ingredients surface instantly in under a second

DATABASE
Powered by Open Food Facts and USDA data — over 3 million products and growing.

FREE TIER
15 scans per month, no credit card required. Covers sugar, dairy, and gluten detection with basic ingredient breakdown.

PRO
Unlimited scans, full scan history, ingredient deep-dive, and priority database updates. $2.99/month or $29.99 lifetime.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Barcode scanning
- Hidden ingredient detection
- Alias identification
- Color-coded flagging
- Extensive product database
- Free and Pro tiers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Nutrition X

### What is Nutrition X-Ray?

Nutrition X-Ray is a mobile application that allows users to scan barcodes on food products to instantly identify hidden ingredients such as sugars, dairy, and gluten. It decodes complex ingredient lists by flagging aliases and color-coding them for clarity.

### How does Nutrition X-Ray detect hidden ingredients?

The app works by pointing your camera at any barcode. It then cross-references every ingredient against its extensive alias database, which is powered by Open Food Facts and USDA data, surfacing flagged ingredients in under a second.

### What types of hidden ingredients does Nutrition X-Ray detect?

Nutrition X-Ray detects over 50 sugar aliases (e.g., cane syrup, maltodextrin), over 30 dairy derivatives (e.g., whey, casein), and over 20 gluten sources (e.g., wheat, barley, malt).

### Is Nutrition X-Ray free to use?

Yes, Nutrition X-Ray offers a free tier that includes 15 scans per month for detecting sugar, dairy, and gluten with basic ingredient breakdowns. No credit card is required for the free tier.

### What are the benefits of the Pro version of Nutrition X-Ray?

The Pro version offers unlimited scans, access to your full scan history, an ingredient deep-dive feature, and priority database updates. It is available for $2.99 per month or $29.99 for a lifetime subscription.

### What devices does Nutrition X-Ray support?

Nutrition X-Ray is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is the Nutrition X-Ray database updated?

The app's database is powered by over 3 million products and is continuously growing. Pro users receive priority database updates, ensuring they have the most current information.

### Does Nutrition X-Ray have ads?

No, Nutrition X-Ray does not contain advertisements. The app operates on a freemium model with an optional paid Pro subscription for enhanced features.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.16 — 2026-07-21

Smarter gluten detection.

• Fixed: labels that say "no wheat," "wheat-free," or "made without wheat" are no longer flagged as containing gluten
• More accurate ingredient reading means fewer false alarms for celiac and gluten-sensitive users
• Under-the-hood improvements to scan reliability

Keep the scans coming — every barcode helps us make Nutrition X-Ray sharper.

### 1.0.15 — 2026-07-07

• Fixed an issue where new users could get stuck on the setup screen — onboarding is smoother and everything fits on one screen.
• Refreshed app icon and launch screen.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.14 — 2026-07-05

v1.0.14 — What's New

GLP-1 / Ozempic score — New dietary focus toggle that scores products 1–10 for GLP-1 compatibility. Flags high sugar, fat+sugar combos, low fiber, and low protein. Shows "Dumping risk", "Use caution", or "GLP-1 friendly" with a color-coded donut gauge and the specific factors that dragged the score down.

Seed Oil detection — New dietary focus toggle that scans ingredients for refined seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, safflower, cottonseed, grapeseed, rapeseed, rice bran) and flags unspecified vegetable oils as ambiguous.

Paywall / iOS touch fix — Fixed tappability issues on the paywall screen on iOS.

Subscribe button in Settings — Added a Manage Subscription button to the Settings screen.

### 1.0.11 — 2026-06-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Adult Supervision LLC

- [Allowable: Chores & Allowance](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allowable-chores-and-allowance/id6772663610)

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