Food Scan Genius uses standardized labels and scores to help you understand food products beyond marketing claims. Each label focuses on one specific dimension such as nutrition, processing, allergens, dietary preferences, safety, or sustainability.
Click any label to expand a clear, neutral explanation. Labels are designed to be used together. No single label defines whether a food is “good” or “bad”.
Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack nutritional rating system that scores foods from A (higher nutritional quality) to E (lower nutritional quality). It balances positive nutrients such as fiber, protein, and fruit/vegetable content against sugars, saturated fat, salt, and calories to help compare similar products.
The NOVA classification groups foods into four categories based on the degree of industrial processing, ranging from unprocessed foods to ultra-processed products. Population studies associate high intake of ultra-processed foods with increased health risks.
Eco-Score rates the environmental impact of food products from A (lower impact) to E (higher impact). It considers climate emissions, resource use, farming practices, transport, and packaging.
Indicates the presence or potential presence of peanut-derived ingredients, which can trigger allergic or sensitivity reactions.
Flags ingredients derived from tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, or pistachios.
Indicates the presence of milk or milk-derived ingredients such as lactose, whey, or casein.
Highlights ingredients derived from eggs, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Indicates the presence of fish or fish-derived ingredients.
Flags ingredients derived from crustaceans such as shrimp, crab, or lobster.
Indicates the presence of sesame seeds or sesame-derived ingredients.
Flags gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, or rye.
Indicates the presence of celery or celery-derived ingredients.
Flags mustard seeds or mustard-derived ingredients.
Indicates the presence of lupin flour or lupin-derived ingredients.
Flags sulphites used as preservatives that may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Highlights high added sugar content for those limiting sugar intake.
Contains no animal-derived ingredients including meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-based additives.
Excludes meat and fish but may include dairy or eggs.
Includes fish but excludes meat from land animals.
Excludes beef, pork, lamb, and other red meats.
Low in carbohydrates and sugars, aligning with ketogenic dietary patterns.
Low in fermentable carbohydrates that may trigger digestive discomfort.
Aligned with Islamic dietary guidelines regarding ingredients and preparation.
Prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.
Generally avoids beef and certain animal-derived ingredients.
Excludes animal products and root vegetables.
Typically plant-based, with regional and sect-based variations.
Indicates the presence of genetically modified ingredients.
Indicates the absence of genetically modified ingredients.
Flags the use of growth hormones in production.
Highlights ingredients linked to cancer risk in scientific assessments.
Indicates the presence of synthetic colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Produced under certified organic farming standards.
Indicates whether a product has been involved in safety recalls.
Flags active regulatory or safety notices related to the product.
Packaging includes recycled components.
Packaging designed to reduce environmental impact.
Reflects animal treatment standards in sourcing and production.
Emphasizes plant-derived ingredients and formulations.
Food Scan Genius labels are informational tools designed to support informed decision-making. They do not replace medical, dietary, or regulatory advice.
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