Take a clear photo
Open Toxic Scan and photograph the ingredient label. Keep the full list in focus, with good light and as little glare as possible.
A closer look with Toxic Scan
Scan food ingredients.
Know what’s in your cart.
The front of the box tells a story. The label tells you more. Toxic Scan helps you read food ingredients, explore the flags, and understand what you’re buying.
Scan food with Toxic Scan
One label. Three simple steps.
From small print to a clearer picture.
Start with a packaged food you buy often. One label is a good place to begin.
Check what was read
Review the ingredient list and flags. Compare the detected names with your package before relying on the result.
Read the explanation
Open an ingredient to understand its role and the concern behind a flag. Use that context to make your own choice.
Illustrative scan, summary, and ingredient screens using sample data.
Scan food with Toxic Scan
Reading a food result
A flag tells you where to look. The detail tells you why.
In this illustrative cereal preview, the summary and ingredient details answer different questions. Read them together.
Start with the summary
The preview shows an 8/10 score labeled “High Risk.” That is the sample’s displayed scale, not a verified analysis of a product you can buy.
Separate the preference flags
Milk and added sugar appear in the preference card. A personal preference is distinct from the product-level analysis; check the package for the actual ingredients.
Open the ingredient detail
The artificial-color explanation points you back to the specific dye names on the label. Use those names to explore a relevant additive guide.
Illustrative example: Rainbow Crunch is sample data. No country, formulation, or independently verified label is attached to this preview.
Your next grocery shop
For the things you buy every week.
01
The cereal at breakfast
Look past the front-of-pack claims. Read the ingredient list and check the nutrition panel for the amounts that matter to you.
02
The snack in your bag
An unfamiliar name doesn’t tell you what an ingredient does. Look up its role before deciding whether you’d rather avoid it.
03
The sauce in your cupboard
Your usual purchase can change. Check the current package when you restock, especially if you’re avoiding a particular ingredient.
How to read a scan
More context.
A better-informed choice.
A score is the starting point
The app’s score summarizes its ingredient analysis. Read the individual explanations and the result’s scale; a score is not a lab test, an exposure measurement, or a medical verdict.
Preferences are a separate question
An ingredient may conflict with a preference without making the food unsuitable for everyone. Use the preference flags alongside the full ingredient and nutrition labels.
The package has the final detail
Small text, glare, and missing parts of a label can affect a scan. Recipes differ by country and can change. For allergies, check the original allergen statement and any cross-contact information.
What foods can I check?
Start with packaged foods and drinks that have a readable ingredient label: cereal, snacks, sauces, and pantry staples. A clear, complete label gives you more information than a photo of the front of the pack.
Do I need a barcode?
You can photograph a product label without a barcode. The iOS listing also advertises barcode support. Available scan modes can differ by app version and platform; follow the options shown in your app.
How is the result made?
Toxic Scan uses AI to analyze product labels and provides ingredient explanations, flags, and a summary score. Check detected text against the package, then read the ingredient details instead of relying on the score alone.
What does the score mean?
It summarizes the app’s analysis, rather than measuring the amount of an ingredient in a serving. Read the scale and risk label shown in your result, and use the nutrition panel for quantity information. Personal preference flags add context to your own choices.
What if an ingredient is missing or misread?
Retake the photo with the entire ingredient panel in focus. Check spelling and compare the detected list with the package. If the information is still unclear, consult the manufacturer rather than treating a missing flag as confirmation.
Can a scan confirm a food is safe for my allergy?
No. Always read the original ingredient list and allergen statement. A photo can miss text, and an ingredient scan cannot establish whether cross-contact occurred.
Is Toxic Scan free?
Toxic Scan is free to download. Some features require a paid subscription. The current price, access, and renewal terms appear in the app before you subscribe; manage store subscriptions through your Apple or Google account.
What happens to my scan and analytics data?
Read the Toxic Scan privacy policy and your app store’s privacy information for details on app data. Website analytics is separate and stays off until you allow it. Product-label text, images, and health-preference answers are not sent to this website’s Mixpanel analytics.
Make your next grocery shop a little clearer.
Meet Toxic Scan. Start with one label, understand the ingredients, and decide what goes in your cart.
Scan food with Toxic Scan
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