# SmartChoice: Ingredient Scan — Food, beauty & supplements

> Scans food barcodes and ingredients for safety, quality, and allergen alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by EKPK INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartchoice-ingredient-scan/id6775725231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [EKPK INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775725233)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartchoice-ingredient-scan/id6775725231/reviews.md

## What is SmartChoice?

SmartChoice scans the barcode or label on food, beauty products, household cleaners, and supplements — and tells you in seconds what's really inside.

ONE SCAN, EVERY AISLE
• Food — a clear Approved / Caution / Not Approved verdict, with an editorial quality tier when the category supports it
• Beauty & personal care — INCI ingredients checked for parabens, formaldehyde releasers, phthalates, and other flagged additives
• Household cleaners — flags harsh and hazardous ingredients
• Supplements — reads the Supplement Facts panel and flags what to watch

KNOW WHAT EVERY INGREDIENT IS
Tap any flagged ingredient to see what it is, why it's rated the way it is, and where it's restricted — grounded in regulatory data from the FDA, EFSA, and the WHO's IARC monographs. When Red 40 carries a warning in the EU, you see it.

MAKE IT PERSONAL
Sign in with Apple to save your allergens (the FDA Big 9 plus EU additions), diet preferences (vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and more), and health conditions. Every scan then checks against your profile and warns you the moment a product contains something you've flagged.

FAMILY PROFILES
One account carries a profile for every household member. A peanut allergy on your kid fires the warning even when you're the one scanning — and each warning names whose preference triggered it.

CAN'T FIND IT? ADD IT
If a product isn't in our database yet, snap a few photos of the label and get an instant assessment — and it's there for the next person who scans it.

COMMUNITY, MODERATED
Add a photo or video review after you've tried a product. Everything is reviewed before it appears, and you can report or hide anything inappropriate. Spot bad data on any product? Tap "Report incorrect info."

SHARE & SAVE
Star products to remember them, and share any verdict in a tap.

NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED
The full scan-and-verdict experience works without signing in. An account just adds personalization.

WHAT WE DON'T DO
We're not a calorie tracker, we're not affiliated with any brand, and we're not medical, dietary, or regulatory advice. Verdicts are editorial opinions based on publicly available science and regulatory data. Always read the label — and for medicines or health conditions, talk to a professional.

PRIVACY
Scan history stays on your device. Your preferences save to your account only when you sign in, are never sold, and you can delete everything from Settings at any time.

As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases via product links.

## Key features

- Barcode and ingredient scanning
- Approved/Caution/Not Approved verdicts
- Editorial quality tiering
- Hidden allergen detection
- Personalized allergen warnings
- Family profiles for multiple users
- Curated alternative product suggestions


## Frequently asked questions about SmartChoice

### What is SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner?

SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner scans food barcodes and ingredient labels to provide verdicts on safety and quality. It detects hidden allergens and offers personalized warnings based on your saved dietary preferences and allergies.

### How does SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner detect allergens?

It identifies common and hidden allergens, including those from FDA Big 9 and EU FIC Annex II additions like celery, mustard, lupin, mollusks, and sulphites. Scans are checked against your saved allergen list for immediate warnings.

### Can SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner be used for multiple family members?

Yes, the Family Profiles feature allows one account to manage profiles for all household members. This ensures that warnings are triggered for specific individuals, even when someone else is doing the scanning.

### Does SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner require an account to use?

No, the core scanning and verdict functionality works without signing in. Creating an account enables personalization, cross-device synchronization, and the saving of your allergen and diet preferences.

### What kind of data does SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner use for its verdicts?

It utilizes international regulatory data from sources like the FDA, EFSA, Health Canada, FSANZ, and the WHO's IARC carcinogen monographs. Verdicts are editorial opinions based on publicly available science and regulatory data.

### Does SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner offer alternatives to scanned products?

Yes, for products that do not pass your criteria, the app features a carousel of YummyLogy-curated alternatives. These recommendations are generated by the same rules engine used for scanning.

### Is SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner available on all devices?

SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is designed to provide a seamless experience across these Apple platforms.

### How often is SmartChoice-Ingredient Scanner updated?

The app was last updated on June 24, 2026, with version 1.3. This indicates a commitment to regular updates for improved functionality and data accuracy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.52 — 2026-09-25

What's new in 1.52

• Shelf scan: hold your camera over a shelf and see every product's score at once, with a green dot on the approved ones.
• Organic vs conventional: each ingredient now shows whether it's organic, and organic ingredients score higher. The biggest difference is for crops like soy, corn, wheat and oats.
• Baby food: purees, cereals and snacks are recognized, and added sugar, rice (arsenic) and added salt lower the score. Honey gets a warning for babies under 12 months.
• More aisles on Home, including Baby and Frozen, filled with top-rated products from the whole catalog.
• Vitamin notes: see which form of a vitamin a fortified food uses.
• Dairy Queen added to Eating out, with nutrition and allergens.
• Fixes: some barcodes showed the wrong product; they now say we don't recognize the product instead.

### 1.51 — 2026-09-22

• A cleaner verdict screen: the product first, then the verdict — one score, one seal, and a line that says why
• Settings › Product photo: Large or Compact, your call
• Price trend: see how a product's price has moved at each store
• Store shelves show every product's score
• Cinnamon jars now say Ceylon or cassia — and why it matters for daily use
• Fixes and polish

### 1.50 — 2026-09-21

• Adding a product: review every photo and retake any one before it uploads
• Shelf tags read themselves — scan a tag and the price is recorded for that store, today; photograph a whole shelf to record every tag
• See the steps while your submission uploads
• Product photos: the front is the front, every time
• Fixes and polish

### 1.49 — 2026-09-20

• Adding a product: review every photo and retake any one before it uploads
• Upload photos on Wi-Fi only (Settings) — photos are saved and sent later
• Faster uploads from the aisle
• Prices are always filed under a store, in the right currency
• Fixes and polish

### 1.48 — 2026-09-20

• Home now leads with the store you're in — its approved products by aisle
• Store tiles with real logos, and a band of perfect-score picks
• Points & rewards: earn for products you add, reviews, and friends you invite
• Share the app with a QR code, one tap from Home
• Search shows the score and where to buy, with Nearest / Store / Price filters
• Verdict sounds (optional): dings by score, a buzzer if not approved
• Faster: product photos and Home load from our edge
• Fixes and polish

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