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Allergens & sensitivities

Tell us what you avoid. When you scan a label we give you a clear safe / not-safe verdict — and catch the hidden names you'd miss. Your selections live in this browser only — never sent anywhere, never tied to an account.

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Tap what you avoid. We catch the hidden names for you — milk hiding as “whey”, gluten as “malt”.

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  • Sulfite-sensitive
    Flag ingredients that release SO₂ — a documented asthma and anaphylaxis trigger for an estimated 5–10% of asthmatics.
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) — Aspartame
    Flag ingredients containing phenylalanine. Mandatory warning for PKU patients.
  • MSG-sensitive
    Flag free-glutamate sources (MSG and its variants) and the umami-amplifying ribonucleotides.
  • Vegan — animal- or insect-derived
    Flag ingredients derived from animals or insects (cochineal, beeswax, shellac).
  • Polyol-intolerant (IBS / FODMAP)
    Flag sugar alcohols — common GI triggers (osmotic diarrhea, bloating). Combined exposure stacks faster.
  • Azo-dye sensitive (children's hyperactivity, asthma)
    Flag synthetic azo dyes implicated in the Southampton study and EU mandatory child-hyperactivity warning.
  • Phosphate-restricted (CKD)
    Flag added phosphates — relevant for chronic kidney disease and ongoing bone-health observational research.

Educational tool only. Not medical advice. The flag set is a starting point and does not replace consultation with a doctor or registered dietitian.