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Start an allergy check with a food name

Type the item you want to understand and get a quick overview tailored to the allergens in your profile.

What to know

A clearer way to use this check

Use the method that fits the information available, then verify the exact food before making a decision.

Include the full product or dish name when possible. A specific search gives the analysis more context than a broad term.

Name search is useful before shopping or eating out, when the exact package is not yet available.

Brands, recipes, regions, and serving methods differ. Check the real label or ask about the real dish before making a decision.

Choose the best input

Use a complete ingredient label whenever it is available. Photos and product-name checks are helpful starting points when packaging is missing.

Compare the three methods and learn what each one can - and cannot - show.

Learn before your next check

Practical label-reading guides that pair well with this check.

Everyday routine

Build a practical grocery shopping routine for food allergies, from planning a list to checking labels, bulk bins, and online orders.

Eating out

Questions to ask when eating out with food allergies, from restaurant allergen menus to sauces, fryers, oils, chef cards, and unclear answers.

Gluten

Learn where gluten can hide in everyday foods, including soy sauce, malt vinegar, seasonings, soups, meats, and beer.

Get Food Checker for iPhone and keep a quick ingredient check within reach.