Olive Detective: Food Scanner
Ingredient & Additive Checker
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Scan barcodes or ingredient labels to receive a health score for food, cosmetics, and pet food. Get detailed breakdowns of ingredients, toxins, and allergens, with personalized scores based on your preferences and dietary needs.
What's New in Olive Detective
1.2.4
September 29, 2026
A fresh new look. • Dark mode by default — prefer light? Profile → Appearance. • Meet our redesigned detective mascot. • Your shopping List now opens first in Library, and you can take an item off it right from the product page (with Undo). • Smarter swaps stay in the same kind of food — no more lentils suggested for a cereal. • 120+ new seed-oil-free restaurants on the map.
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Olive Detective Premium — Yearly
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FAQ
What is the short name for Seed Oil & Toxin Food Scanner?
The short name for Seed Oil & Toxin Food Scanner is Olive Detective. This name is derived from the app's full title and is used for user-friendly reference.
Does Olive Detective have ads?
No, Olive Detective is ad-free. The app emphasizes that it has no ads or sponsors, ensuring that the scores and recommendations are deterministic and not influenced by brands.
How accurate is the health scoring in Olive Detective?
Olive Detective provides a Confidence Score to indicate the data's reliability behind each rating. The app aims for transparent breakdowns, allowing users to see exactly why a product receives a certain score.
Can Olive Detective scan products without barcodes?
Yes, Olive Detective allows you to scan ingredient labels by taking a photo. If you don't have the product in hand, you can also search for items by name.
What dietary preferences can Olive Detective accommodate?
Olive Detective can be personalized for 12 dietary preferences, including allergens, which are highlighted in red. Users can change their preferences at any time, and scans will re-score instantly.
How often is Olive Detective updated?
The app was last updated on August 1, 2026, with version 1.1.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance for the application.
What is the subscription cost for Olive Detective Premium?
Olive Detective Premium is available through a yearly subscription for $49.99. There are multiple free trial options, including 7-day, 1-month, and 14-day trials, allowing users to test the service before committing.
Is Olive Detective suitable for pregnant individuals?
Yes, Olive Detective includes a Pregnancy-Safe Mode. This mode instantly flags cosmetic ingredients commonly advised against during pregnancy, such as retinoids and phthalates, to help users make safer choices.
