0–100Every food scoredScore a meal

🛡️ Food Allergen Checker

Instantly check food for allergens before eating. AI-powered allergen detection identifies dairy, nuts, gluten, eggs, soy, shellfish & more from food photos. Stay safe with instant allergen warnings.

Why Use a Food Allergen Checker?

For the 32 million Americans with food allergies, eating safely requires constant vigilance. Traditional methods require reading ingredient labels, asking restaurant staff, and hoping for accurate information. Our AI food allergen checker provides instant, visual allergen detection by analyzing food photos to identify potential allergens before you eat.

The allergen checker uses advanced computer vision to detect the presence of the 8 major food allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans) plus additional sensitivities like sesame, corn, and nightshades. It analyzes both visible ingredients and suggests potential hidden allergens based on dish composition and common recipe patterns.

Perfect for parents checking kids' meals, people with multiple allergies, traveling abroad where labels aren't in your language, or dining out when menu descriptions are unclear. Get instant peace of mind with AI allergen detection.

Allergens We Detect

🥛

Milk & Dairy

Milk, cheese, butter, cream, yogurt, whey, casein

🥚

Eggs

Whole eggs, egg whites, egg yolks, mayonnaise

🐟

Fish

Salmon, tuna, cod, anchovy paste, fish sauce

🦐

Shellfish

Shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, mussels, oysters

🌰

Tree Nuts

Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans

🥜

Peanuts

Peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil

🌾

Wheat/Gluten

Wheat, barley, rye, bread, pasta, flour

🫘

Soy

Soybeans, tofu, soy sauce, edamame, tempeh

How Allergen Checking Works

1️⃣ Upload Food Photo

Take a photo of your meal before eating. Works for restaurant dishes, packaged foods, home cooking, or any food item. Clear, well-lit photos give best results.

2️⃣ AI Ingredient Analysis

Our AI identifies all visible ingredients and analyzes the dish composition to detect potential allergens. It cross-references ingredient databases and common recipes to flag allergen risks.

3️⃣ Instant Allergen Report

Get immediate warnings about detected allergens, confidence levels, and safety recommendations. The report highlights allergens in red and provides specific ingredient details.

Who Needs Allergen Checking?

  • People with Food Allergies: Check meals for allergens before eating to prevent reactions
  • Parents: Ensure kids' meals at school, parties, or restaurants are allergen-free
  • Travelers: Check foreign foods when you can't read ingredient labels
  • Restaurant Diners: Verify dishes match allergen-free requests
  • Food Service Workers: Help customers identify allergens in menu items

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is AI allergen detection?

Our allergen checker achieves 90%+ accuracy for visible ingredients containing common allergens. However, it cannot detect trace amounts or cross-contamination. Always inform restaurants of severe allergies and verify ingredients when possible.

Can it detect hidden allergens in processed foods?

The AI analyzes typical ingredient patterns in dishes to flag potential hidden allergens (like wheat in soy sauce or milk in baked goods). However, it's not 100% certain for processed ingredients. Always check labels for severe allergies.

Does it work for all types of food?

Yes! The allergen checker works for all cuisines, packaged foods, restaurant meals, homemade dishes, and raw ingredients. It's trained on diverse global foods to recognize allergen patterns across cultures.

What if I have multiple allergies?

The AI checks for all major allergens simultaneously and provides a comprehensive allergen report showing which allergens are detected, where they are, and safety recommendations for your specific sensitivities.

Is this a replacement for EpiPens or medical advice?

No. This tool assists with allergen awareness but is NOT a medical device. Always carry prescribed medications (EpiPen) for severe allergies and consult healthcare providers for medical advice.

Can I customize allergen warnings?

Yes! In Pro version, create a custom allergen profile with your specific allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The AI will prioritize warnings for your personal allergen list.