There’s a new free app that helps shoppers quickly evaluate the healthfulness of packaged foods by scanning a product’s barcode and assigning it a score based on its nutrition, additives, and whether it’s certified organic. The Yuka app also breaks down ingredients, highlights additives that may raise health concerns, and suggests similar products with higher ratings. While the scoring system has its critics, Yuka is quickly becoming a popular tool for consumers who want a simpler way to compare packaged foods while grocery shopping. The app, available for Android and Apple, also evaluates cosmetics and personal hygiene products.
Source: Food & Wine