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Ultra-processed food checker
Scan a barcode or search a product to see how processed it really is: a 0–100 score, every additive explained, and a better option from the same aisle.
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Use your phone camera, type a barcode, or search by name. Over 3 million products.
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We rate processing, additives and nutrition from 0 to 100, and show exactly why.
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What we check
- Processing level (NOVA 1–4)
- Additives and their risk level
- Seed and refined oils
- Added sugars and syrups
- Fat, saturates, sugars and salt
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Questions people ask
What is an ultra-processed food?
Ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4) are industrial recipes made mostly from substances extracted from foods or made in a lab, such as glucose syrup, protein isolates, flavourings, colours and emulsifiers. Examples include soft drinks, packaged snacks, many breakfast cereals and reconstituted meat products.
How does this ultra-processed food checker work?
Scan or search a product and we read its ingredients, additives and nutrition facts from Open Food Facts. We calculate a 0–100 score: 50% processing, 30% additives and 20% nutrition, with caps for ultra-processed products. The full method is published.
Is HowProcessed free?
Yes. Every score, explanation and comparison is free, with no sign-up and no app to install.
Can I check a product that isn't in the database?
Yes. Paste the ingredient list, or take a photo of the label, in the ingredient checker. It works in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Is this medical advice?
No. Scores are general information to help you compare products. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet, allergies or health conditions.