Food Safety Score
AI-Powered Safety Rating
Get a 0-100 safety score for any food based on additives, processing level, nutrition, and ingredients. Works with barcodes AND meal photos.
How Food Safety Score Works
Additives Risk
Detects E-numbers, artificial colors, sweeteners, preservatives, and flavor enhancers
Ultra-Processed
NOVA classification based on industrial ingredients and processing level
Nutrition Balance
Evaluates sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, and protein content
Ingredient Quality
Rewards whole foods, penalizes refined oils and processed ingredients
Our Methodology
Data Sources: EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), FDA databases, WHO guidelines, Open Food Facts, USDA FoodData Central
Scoring Algorithm: Weighted average of 4 sub-scores (Additives 30%, Ultra-Processed 25%, Nutrition 25%, Ingredient Quality 20%)
NOVA Classification: Based on University of São Paulo research on ultra-processed foods
Personalization: Set allergies, goals, and audience for custom warnings
Disclaimer: Educational information only. Not medical advice. Consult healthcare professionals for dietary decisions.
What You Get
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food Safety Score?
Food Safety Score is an AI-powered rating system (0-100) that evaluates food based on 4 factors: additives risk, ultra-processing level, nutrition balance, and ingredient quality. Higher scores mean safer, healthier food.
How accurate is Food Safety Score?
Our scoring uses data from EFSA, FDA, and WHO guidelines combined with NOVA classification for ultra-processed foods. Scores are educational estimates, not medical advice.
Can I scan both barcodes and meal photos?
Yes. Scan packaged product barcodes for official ingredient lists, or scan meal photos to estimate ingredients and processing level for homemade or restaurant food.
Is Food Safety Score better than Yuka?
Food Safety Score scans both barcodes AND meal photos, provides personalized warnings for allergies/diabetes/kids, and includes detailed healthier alternatives. Yuka only scans packaged products.