Spoonful: Food Scanner

FODMAPs, Gluten, Vegan, Alpha-Gal and more! Backed by dietitians.

Spoonful: Food Scanner

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By: Spoonful
Version: 3.40.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-26)
Creation date: 2019-11-10
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Phone: read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Camera: take pictures and videos
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • change your audio settings
  • run at startup
  • draw over other apps
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

Spoonful is a label scanner and food discovery app for people with special diets. Spend less time reading labels and more time eating the food you love. Spoonful is built with dietitian experts and offers support for multiple diets including Gluten Free, Low FODMAP (IBS), Vegan, and more. (Full list below)

DIETS SUPPORTED
-Alpha-Gal
-Corn Free
-Dairy Free
-Egg Free
-Fish Free
-Gluten Free (Celiac safe)
-Lactose Free
-Low FODMAP (IBS)
-Lupin Free
-Milk Free
-Nightshade Free
-Oat Free
-Peanut Free
-Pescatarian
-Sesame Free
-Shellfish Free
-Soy Free
-Tree Nut Free
-Vegan
-Vegetarian
-Wheat Free

There are so many food scanners out there, why this one? Here's why we stand out:

1. Barcode scanner with a 90% match rate.
2. 700K+ food catalogue sorted by popularity and reviews.
3. Shopping list builder similar to a Spotify playlist.
4. Substitute finder for non-compliant foods.
5. Dietitian-written notes explaining why an ingredient does not comply.
6. Fast response on products not found by our database.

LOW FODMAP SCANNER
-Simple green, yellow, red results based on a food's FODMAP content
-Supports all FODMAP phases - elimination, reintroduction, and personalization
-Reviewed by Monash-trained dietitians who manage IBS symptoms for thousands of patients

GLUTEN FREE SCANNER
-Detects mainstay AND hidden gluten ingredients in packaged foods
-Identifies ingredients like "oats" that are potential cross-contact risks
-Reviewed by top-notch dietitians who also suffer from celiac disease

ALLERGEN SCANNER
-Options for milk, fish, shellfish, peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy, and egg free diets.
-Goes beyond the label by providing information on cross-contact.

PLANT-BASED SCANNER
-Options for vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian diets
-Detects mainstay AND hidden animal-derived ingredients
-Reviewed by plant-based dietitians who work with thousands of vegans and vegetarians

SUBSCRIPTION
Spoonful offers two auto-renewing subscriptions options:
1. $24.99 per year
2. $3.99 per month

These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence.

The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

Terms of Use: https://spoonfulapp.com/terms
Privacy Pilicy: https://spoonfulapp.com/privacy-policy

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use for scanning and searching products.
  • Helps navigate complex dietary restrictions, particularly for low FODMAP.
  • Allows users to add products quickly if not found in the database.
  • Provides instant feedback on foods, helping users make informed choices.
  • Responsive customer support.
Cons
  • Limited free scans and searches per month under the subscription model.
  • Issues with app functionality, such as freezing or crashing.
  • Lack of clarity on portion sizes and dietary restrictions.
  • Searching for items can be difficult and frustrating for some users.
  • Scanners may be overly sensitive or unreliable at times.
Most mentioned
  • Ease of scanning barcodes.
  • Helpful for managing low FODMAP diet.
  • Availability of customer support.
  • Issues with app usability and performance.
  • Desire for multiple dietary filters.
User reviews
I'm having issues with spoonful since they sent an email with a change and I had to sign in again. Very confusing. Something has gone wrong but I can't get any assistance. Used to love using the app...wish I could again!!! So frustrating 😫
by Lyn Glover, 2024-11-29

Just started using the app. Started the trial. The scan food aspect makes the cost an almost no-brainer. Will update my review after a few days. So far, a huge time saver.
by Patrick McKnight, 2024-10-28

Got free trial of the app as started low FODMAP. Food list is great in general but I don't think it's of much use as it doesn't clarify or recalculate based on portion sizes. Eg. If packet lists a very small serving size, it might be ok at that serving, but is it OK to have more? A lot of people would eat 2 cookies or 2tbsp of ketchup. What does it consider a "portion size" anyway? Is it exactly as listed on the packet? If the packet doesn't say, what is it?
by Claire Caple, 2024-08-25
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