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Spoonful: Food Scanner

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Spoonful is a specialized label scanner and food discovery app designed for people with special dietary needs, helping users spend less time reading labels and more time enjoying the foods they love.

Built with input from dietitian experts, Spoonful supports over 20 diets including Gluten Free, Low FODMAP (IBS), Vegan, and many allergen-free options, providing tailored guidance to make food choices safer and easier .

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Extensive Diet Support and Expert Guidance

Spoonful supports a wide range of diets such as Alpha-Gal, Corn Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free (Celiac safe), Low FODMAP, Vegan, Vegetarian, and many more. Each diet is backed by expert dietitians who provide detailed notes explaining why certain ingredients may not comply.

Accurate Barcode Scanner with Large Food Catalogue

The app features a barcode scanner with a 90% match rate, connected to a database of over 700,000 food products sorted by popularity and user reviews. This extensive catalogue ensures users can quickly scan and receive reliable information about a wide variety of packaged foods, saving time and reducing uncertainty while shopping.

Low FODMAP Scanner with Phase Support

Spoonful’s Low FODMAP scanner provides simple green, yellow, and red results based on a food’s FODMAP content, supporting all phases of the diet including elimination, reintroduction, and personalization. The scanner is reviewed by Monash-trained dietitians who specialize in managing IBS symptoms.

Gluten-Free and Allergen Detection

The app detects both obvious and hidden gluten ingredients, including potential cross-contact risks like oats, making it a valuable tool for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Additionally, Spoonful offers allergen scanning options for milk, fish, shellfish, peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy, and egg-free diets,.

Plant-Based Diet Support and Ingredient Detection

For vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian users, Spoonful identifies both mainstay and hidden animal-derived ingredients. The plant-based scanner is developed with input from dietitians experienced in plant-based nutrition, helping users maintain their dietary choices with confidence and ease.

Shopping List Builder and Substitute Finder

Spoonful includes a unique shopping list builder that works like a playlist, allowing users to organize their grocery needs efficiently. The app also suggests suitable substitutes for non-compliant foods, making it easier to find alternatives that fit dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste or convenience.

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Country: United States

Original Language: English

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Spoonful is perfect for individuals managing special diets such as gluten-free, low FODMAP, vegan, allergen-free, and other dietary restrictions who want a reliable, expert-backed tool to simplify food shopping and label reading.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

Q: Which diets does Spoonful support?

A: Spoonful supports over 20 diets including Gluten Free, Low FODMAP, Vegan, Dairy Free, Egg Free, and many allergen-free options.

Q: How accurate is the barcode scanner?

A: The scanner has a 90% match rate and accesses a database of over 700,000 food products.

Q: Can Spoonful help with Low FODMAP diet phases?

A: Yes, it supports elimination, reintroduction, and personalization phases with guidance from Monash-trained dietitians.

Q: Does the app detect hidden gluten and allergens?

A: Yes, it identifies both obvious and hidden gluten ingredients and provides allergen information beyond labels.

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