Allergy Menu Scanner
Scan restaurant menus to identify potential allergen risks before you order.
Decision support only. Always verify with restaurant.
What is an allergy menu scanner
An allergy menu scanner is a tool that helps you review restaurant menus for potential allergen risks. You upload or photograph a menu, and the scanner analyzes the text to identify dishes that commonly contain allergens or require extra caution.
The scanner highlights menu items based on ingredient patterns, preparation methods, and known allergen associations. This helps you make more informed decisions about what to order.
When a menu scanner is useful
- •Menus without ingredient details
- •Foreign languages or translated menus
- •Complex dishes with sauces or mixed components
- •Busy restaurants where staff information is limited
- •Traveling abroad or eating at unfamiliar restaurants
What the scanner helps with
Helps with:
- ✓Identifying common allergens in menu items
- ✓Highlighting high-risk dishes that need extra caution
- ✓Preparing better questions for restaurant staff
Does not replace:
- ⚠Restaurant confirmation
- ⚠Preparation and cross-contact details
- ⚠Medical advice or allergy diagnosis
The scanner provides decision support only. Always verify allergen information with the restaurant.
How it fits into safer ordering
The menu scanner is the first step in making safer ordering decisions. Use it to quickly identify which dishes may contain allergens or need clarification.
After scanning, follow up with specific questions for restaurant staff or use an allergy card to communicate your needs clearly. The scanner helps you prepare — it does not replace direct confirmation.
Combining menu scanning with clear communication creates a more reliable approach to ordering food with allergies.
Tools for safer ordering
Scan a restaurant menu before you order.