Question 1

How does the AI gluten checker work?

Accepted Answer

Our AI reads the ingredient label text — either from a photo you take or from text you paste/type — and cross-references every ingredient against a database of 500+ known gluten-containing compounds, including hidden sources like malt extract, modified food starch, and brewer's yeast. Results are color-coded: green (safe), yellow (caution), red (contains gluten).

Question 2

Is it accurate enough for celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Check Gluten achieves 95%+ accuracy in detecting gluten-containing ingredients from label text. It identifies both obvious sources (wheat, barley, rye) and hidden sources that most people miss. However, it reads labels — it cannot physically test food. For celiacs, we recommend using it alongside certified gluten-free labels.

Question 3

What's the difference between free and premium?

Accepted Answer

Free users get 2 gluten checks per day — enough to try the tool. Premium subscribers ($12.99/month or $4.99/month billed annually) get unlimited checks, saved scan history, personal safe product list, exportable reports, and priority support. All plans include a 14-day free trial.

Question 4

Can it scan labels in other languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The AI can read and analyze ingredient labels in multiple languages. This is especially useful when traveling abroad or buying imported products at specialty grocery stores.

Question 5

Does it detect cross-contamination warnings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The AI looks for "may contain," "processed in a facility that also processes," and other cross-contamination statements. These appear as yellow (caution) results so you can decide based on your personal sensitivity level.

Question 6

How is this different from googling if a food is gluten-free?

Accepted Answer

Google gives you generic information about a food category. Check Gluten analyzes the SPECIFIC product you're holding — reading every ingredient on THAT label. Two products with the same name from different brands can have completely different ingredients. Our AI catches brand-specific risks that generic searches miss.

Question 7

Can I scan restaurant menus?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can photograph a restaurant menu or type in dish ingredients. While no app replaces asking the restaurant about preparation methods, Check Gluten helps you identify gluten-containing ingredients in specific menu items before ordering.

Question 8

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We process your photos to extract ingredient text but do not permanently store images. Payments are handled securely through PayPal. We never sell or share your personal data.

Feature	Check Gluten	Google Search	Database Apps
Analyzes YOUR specific label	✅	❌	❌
Detects hidden gluten names	✅ 500+	⚠️ Partial	⚠️ Partial
Camera label scanning	✅	❌	✅ Some
Cross-contamination alerts	✅	❌	⚠️ Limited
Works on new/unlisted products	✅	❌	❌
Multi-language support	✅	⚠️ Manual	❌
No app download required	✅ Web	✅	❌ App Store
Real-time AI analysis	✅	❌	❌ Static DB

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