Glutamate Guard

Offline MSG Glutamate Scanner

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Glutamate Guard — Offline MSG & Glutamate Scanner Tired of guessing what's hidden in your food? Glutamate Guard helps you quickly identify monosodium glutamate (MSG), free glutamates, yeast extract, hydrolyzed proteins, and other common triggers right from the grocery store. How it works Open the app and snap a clear photo of any food product's ingredients list. Our on-device OCR instantly reads the text (powered by Apple's Vision framework). The app checks against a focused list of glutamate-related terms and gives you a clean, easy-to-read summary. Key Features - 100% offline — no internet, no data collection, no subscriptions - Simple results: "Safe" or lists any flagged items with short explanations - Works on any packaged food with a readable label - Private and lightweight — everything happens on your iPhone - Built for people avoiding glutamates due to sensitivity or clean eating goals Perfect for anyone following a low-glutamate diet, managing sensitivities, or just wanting more transparency in their food choices. No barcodes required, no cloud uploads, no ads. Important notes This app flags common added and free glutamate sources using keyword matching. It is not a medical tool and does not replace professional dietary advice. Accuracy depends on label clarity and lighting. Some natural glutamates in whole foods are not flagged. Download Glutamate Guard today and shop with more confidence — completely free and fully private.

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    Information

    Seller
    • Josiah Wilson
    Size
    • 1.4 MB
    Category
    • Health & Fitness
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.4 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.4 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.4 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.4 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    9+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Josiah Wilson
  • Privacy Policy

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