Scan Menu for Allergens
Upload a photo of a restaurant menu to check for potential allergen risks. Get a clear overview before you order.
Decision support only. Always confirm with restaurant staff.
Why allergens are hard to spot on menus
- •Menus rarely list ingredients for sauces, marinades, or cooking oils
- •Cross-contact happens during food preparation even when allergens aren't listed
- •Common allergens hide in unexpected places (dairy in bread, nuts in dressings)
- •Menu descriptions are incomplete or translated inconsistently
How allergen scanning works
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Take a photo of the menu or upload an image
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The text is analyzed to identify dishes and flag common allergen risks
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Review the summary to decide what to ask the restaurant about
What scanning helps with - and what it doesn't
Helps with:
- ✓Flagging dishes that commonly contain dairy, nuts, shellfish, soy, gluten, or sesame
- ✓Identifying listed allergens in menu descriptions
- ✓Giving you a starting point for safer ordering decisions
Limitations:
- ⚠Cannot detect cross-contact or preparation methods
- ⚠Does not replace confirmation from restaurant staff
- ⚠Not a substitute for medical advice or allergy diagnosis
Scanning provides decision support only. Always verify critical allergen information directly with the restaurant before ordering.
Ready to check a menu for potential allergen risks?
Results show potential risks based on menu analysis. Always verify with restaurant staff before ordering.