Epi-Friend — free allergen & food intolerance scanner
Scan product labels and barcodes against your allergen and intolerance list — coconut, nuts, histamine, nightshades, and more. Not just the EU 14 standard allergens.
What it does
- Custom intolerance list — add anything, not just the EU 14 allergens
- Camera OCR — point your phone at an ingredient label
- Alias matching — "coconut" catches coconut oil, desiccated coconut, copra, and more
- Barcode lookup — Open Food Facts database (4M+ products)
- Visual flagging — highlights matching ingredients in red
- Free-from warnings — flags when a product claims "dairy free" but still lists milk derivatives
FAQ
Is Epi-Friend medical advice?
No. It is a screening aid to help you read labels faster. Always verify packaging yourself if you have severe allergies.
Does it work offline?
Your intolerance list is saved in your browser. Camera OCR and barcode lookup need an internet connection.
What data sources are used?
MVP uses camera OCR first, then Open Food Facts for barcodes. UK supermarket APIs (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda) are planned.