Glutamate Guard vs AvoidAdditives Food Scanner

Glutamate Guard — Offline MSG & Glutamate Scanner Tired of guessing what's hidden in your food? Glutamate Guard helps you quickly identify monosodium glutamate (MSG), free glutamates, yeast extract, hydrolyzed proteins, and other common triggers right from the grocery store. How it works Open the app and snap a clear photo of any food product's ingredients list. Our on-device OCR instantly reads the text (powered by Apple's Vision framework). The app checks against a focused list of glutamate-related terms and gives you a clean, easy-to-read summary. Key Features - 100% offline — no internet, no data collection, no subscriptions - Simple results: "Safe" or lists any flagged items with short explanations - Works on any packaged food with a readable label - Private and lightweight — everything happens on your iPhone - Built for people avoiding glutamates due to sensitivity or clean eating goals Perfect for anyone following a low-glutamate diet, managing sensitivities, or just wanting more transparency in their food choices. No barcodes required, no cloud uploads, no ads. Important notes This app flags common added and free glutamate sources using keyword matching. It is not a medical tool and does not replace professional dietary advice. Accuracy depends on label clarity and lighting. Some natural glutamates in whole foods are not flagged. Download Glutamate Guard today and shop with more confidence — completely free and fully private.

Do you really know what's in your food? AvoidAdditives helps you read labels, identify additives and make informed choices in seconds. TWO WAYS TO SCAN - Barcode scanner: check a product in our database. - Photo ingredient scanner: snap the label and detect additives, preservatives, colorings, sweeteners and flavor enhancers. No more fine print. A CLEAR VERDICT See whether a product fits your profile, which alerts are triggered and the reason behind each one. Your scan history is always one tap away. PERSONAL PROFILE & ALERTS - Vegan, vegetarian or mindful profiles. - Custom alerts by E number or keyword: palm oil, MSG, sweeteners, colorings and more. The app doesn't decide for you — it gives you clear information so you can choose. ADDITIVES & E NUMBERS ENCYCLOPEDIA Look up any additive by name, E number or category. Discover what it is, what it's used for and its indicative attention level. Not all additives are harmful — many play an important role in food safety and preservation. FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN SEASON Discover what's in season in your area, with nutrients, benefits, tips to choose and store, and even the environmental footprint of each food. WEEKLY HEALTH TIPS Get fresh food and wellbeing tips every week to keep learning and eating better. WHO IS IT FOR? - Anyone who wants to understand food labels. - Vegan, vegetarian or plant-based users. - Families cutting down on processed food. - Anyone avoiding specific ingredients or curious about E numbers. AvoidAdditives does not diagnose or replace professional medical or nutritional advice, and it isn't meant to cause fear. Its goal is to help you read better, compare better and decide better. Stop guessing what you eat. Scan, learn and transform the way you shop with AvoidAdditives. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/