01 · Capture
Photograph the printed list
Use the ingredient panel itself, even when a barcode is missing or a product database has no result.
Ingredient label reader for iPhone
Scan the ingredient list. No barcode needed.
Ingredio structures visible label text, provides plain-language ingredient references, and highlights terms that match the personal watchlist you create.
View Ingredio on the App StoreInformational only. OCR and reference data may contain errors; always verify the complete package label.
Built for the label in front of you
02 · Read
Review structured terms
Ingredio turns recognized label text into a list and keeps the original text available so you can check it.
03 · Notice
See your watchlist matches
Highlights reflect visible text matching the terms you selected. They are not a safety or suitability decision.
Useful when barcode-first tools stop
Imported foods, specialty groceries, and small brands are not always present in product databases. Ingredio can start from a clear photo of the printed ingredient list instead.
Ingredio does
- Read visible ingredient-label text
- Show personal watchlist text matches
- Provide plain-language references
- Save scans for later review
Ingredio does not
- Detect undeclared ingredients or cross-contact
- Certify food as safe or suitable for a person
- Replace the package label or professional advice
Questions
Does Ingredio need a barcode?
No. You can photograph a visible ingredient list directly. If a barcode is available, Ingredio may use public product data as additional context.
What does a watchlist match mean?
It means recognized text from the visible label matched a term in the watchlist you selected. It is not a determination that a product is safe, unsafe, healthy, or suitable.
Can I rely on the result for an allergy?
No. Ingredio cannot detect undeclared ingredients, manufacturing cross-contact, or every OCR error. Always use the complete current package label and manufacturer information, and seek qualified advice where needed.
What happens to a label scan?
OCR begins on device. Recognized text is sent for processing, and a compressed image may be sent only when OCR confidence is very low. Read the plain-language privacy summary or the full Privacy Policy.
Practical label-reading guides
Photo quality
Get clearer OCR results
Reduce glare, blur, and curved-package distortion before reviewing recognized text.
Personal workflow
Build a useful watchlist
Choose specific terms, review visible matches, and refine the list based on real labels.
Comparison
Compare two ingredient lists
Inspect differences without reducing every product to a universal score.
Evidence first
Look beyond a single food score
Keep the printed terms visible and apply your own watchlist instead of receiving a universal verdict.
Product boundaries
Ingredient scanner FAQ
Understand what visible-text matches, OCR, references, and privacy do—and do not—mean.
Imported labels
Review an unfamiliar package
Use OCR and translation as reading aids while keeping the original printed text available for verification.