'Based on reviews, it seems fairly accurate, although full testing is needed to understand this,' says registered dietitian Chrissy Arsenault. Coe adds that Yuka seems accurate and reliable, but, as with all food scanning apps, there may be discrepancies.

Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health.

Think Dirty is just the application if you are searching for an alternate ingredient scanner like Yuka on the app store. Think Dirty is a reputable app trusted around beauty product realms for its simplicity in breaking down ingredient lists.

Would I recommend the Yuka app? Overall, I have found the app easy and clear to use. It was helpful in choosing certain pre-made products like tomato sauces and cereals as well as ultra-processed foods as it can sometimes be a little tricky to fully understand what goes into them.