Scan labels, eat better - Your free alternative to Yuka
Know what you're really eating. Scan food labels and get instant health scores for every ingredient. Make healthier choices in seconds.
Our free ingredient scanner uses AI-powered OCR technology to instantly detect harmful E-numbers, preservatives, and additives in food labels. Simply point your iPhone camera at any ingredient list to get color-coded health scores in under 5 seconds.
Every ingredient gets an instant color-coded rating based on scientific research: Red flags harmful additives to avoid, Orange signals caution for ingredients to consume in moderation, and Green indicates safe, healthy ingredients.
Access our comprehensive E100-E1520 database with detailed explanations for every food additive. Learn exactly what each E-number, preservative, and artificial ingredient is, why it might be harmful, and how it affects your health.
Keep a complete history of all scanned ingredient labels and track your food choices over time. Perfect for grocery shopping - compare products you've previously scanned to make consistent healthy decisions.
Use our comparison feature to evaluate similar products and find healthier alternatives. See which brand has fewer harmful additives, E-numbers, and preservatives at a glance.
Unlike other food scanner apps, NoJunk doesn't store your photos or collect personal data. Images are processed via secure cloud AI and immediately deleted. No account required, no tracking, and completely free forever.
Point your camera at any ingredient label
AI instantly identifies every ingredient
Get clear health scores and make better choices
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No hidden costs, no premium tiers, no subscriptions. NoJunk gives you full access to all features without any paywalls.
Your photos are never stored. Images are processed and immediately deleted. No account required, no personal data collected.
Powered by GPT-4o Vision, the most advanced AI for ingredient recognition, even in poor lighting conditions.
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NoJunk helps you identify ultra-processed foods using the scientifically-backed NOVA food classification system
Fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, milk - foods in their natural state or with minimal processing like freezing or pasteurization.
Oils, butter, sugar, salt - ingredients derived from Group 1 foods used for cooking and preparing meals.
Canned vegetables, cheese, freshly baked bread - foods made by adding salt, oil, or sugar to Group 1 foods.
Industrial formulations with 5+ ingredients, including additives, preservatives, and substances not used in home cooking. These are the foods NoJunk helps you avoid.
Research links ultra-processed food consumption to obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. NoJunk's ingredient scanner identifies harmful additives and preservatives that make foods ultra-processed, helping you choose healthier alternatives.
Our AI instantly identifies these and hundreds more harmful additives in your food
What they are: Artificial food additives used as preservatives, colorants, and flavor enhancers
Why avoid: Many linked to allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and potential carcinogenic effects
Examples: E102 (Tartrazine), E211 (Sodium Benzoate), E621 (MSG)
What they are: Chemical compounds that extend shelf life
Why avoid: Associated with allergic reactions, asthma, and hormonal disruption
Examples: BHA, BHT, TBHQ, Sodium Nitrite
What it is: Processed sweetener derived from corn
Why avoid: Linked to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome
Found in: Sodas, cereals, condiments, baked goods
What they are: Partially hydrogenated oils
Why avoid: Increase LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk
Found in: Margarine, fried foods, packaged snacks
What they are: Synthetic sugar substitutes
Why avoid: Potential links to gut health issues and metabolic disruption
Examples: Aspartame, Sucralose, Saccharin, Acesulfame K
What they are: Synthetic dyes used to enhance appearance
Why avoid: Linked to hyperactivity in children and allergic reactions
Examples: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Caramel Color
NoJunk's AI recognizes them all instantly. Just scan and see color-coded results.
→ See complete E-Number guide | → Learn about harmful additives
See how easy it is to detect harmful additives
NoJunk uses advanced AI-powered OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology combined with GPT-4o Vision to instantly read ingredient labels. Simply point your iPhone camera at any ingredient list, and NoJunk will identify every ingredient and provide health scores within seconds.
E-numbers are codes for food additives approved for use in the European Union, ranging from E100 to E1520. They include preservatives, colorants, sweeteners, and flavor enhancers. Many E-numbers and artificial additives have been linked to health concerns including allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, and potential long-term health risks.
Yes! NoJunk is completely free with no subscription required. We believe everyone should have access to tools that help them make healthier food choices. The app includes 10 free AI-powered scans per hour, which is more than enough for regular grocery shopping.
NoJunk uses OpenAI's GPT-4o Vision API, one of the most advanced AI models available, to analyze ingredient labels. Version 2.0 includes improved accuracy even in poor lighting conditions. The AI cross-references ingredients against comprehensive databases of food additives, preservatives, and E-numbers to provide reliable health scores.
No. While ingredient images are temporarily sent to our cloud service for AI analysis, they are immediately discarded after processing and never stored. Your scan history stays on your device only. NoJunk collects no personal information, no location data, and uses no tracking or analytics.
NoJunk uses a simple traffic light system: Green means the ingredient is safe and healthy, Orange indicates caution (consume in moderation), and Red flags harmful ingredients you should avoid. Each ingredient also receives a 0-100 health score for more detailed assessment.
Absolutely! NoJunk is designed for real-time grocery shopping. Scan products before you buy them to compare similar items and choose healthier alternatives. Your scan history is saved so you can reference it later when making repeat purchases.
NoJunk requires iOS 17 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac (with Apple Silicon), and Apple Vision. The app is optimized for iPhone but works great across all Apple devices.
NoJunk is 100% free forever with no premium subscriptions, focuses specifically on ingredient-level analysis with comprehensive E-number detection (E100-E1520), and prioritizes privacy by not storing any photos or requiring an account. While Yuka offers barcode scanning and a larger product database, NoJunk excels at detailed ingredient analysis using GPT-4o Vision AI for superior accuracy in detecting harmful additives and preservatives.
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