Food Safety & Nutrition Resources

Expert guides to help you understand food additives, nutrition tracking, allergens, and healthy eating in the UK.

Featured Guides

Guide

Food Scanner — How It Works

Learn how food scanners work, what they check for, and how to use barcode scanning to check ingredients and additives instantly.

Guide

Food Tracker — Track Meals & Nutrition

Everything you need to know about food tracking: calories, macros, vitamins and how to log your meals effectively.

Guide

Food Additives & E-Numbers Explained

Complete guide to food additives: what they are, categories of E-numbers, which are safe, and which to consider avoiding.

FAQ

Food & Nutrition FAQ

Answers to common questions about food additives, intermittent fasting, allergies, calories, macros and nutrition.

Weight Loss

Calorie Counter & Nutrition Guide UK

Complete guide to calorie counting, weight loss, TDEE, macros and healthy eating. 30+ diet questions answered for UK users.

Food Safety

What Are E-Numbers and Are They Safe?

A complete guide to E-numbers in UK food products. Learn which additives to avoid and how to identify them on ingredient labels.

Nutrition

How to Track Micronutrients and Vitamins

Discover why vitamins and minerals matter for your health and how to monitor your daily intake using a nutrition app.

Fasting

Intermittent Fasting: Choosing Your Schedule

Compare 16:8, 18:6, and other fasting schedules. Find the right intermittent fasting method for your lifestyle and goals.

Tools

How to Use a Barcode Scanner to Check Allergens

Learn how to scan food barcodes to instantly check for allergens, additives, and nutritional information in UK products.

Food Waste

Track Food Expiry Dates to Avoid Waste

UK households waste billions in food annually. Learn how to track use-by dates and reduce food waste at home.

Health

How to Identify Food Intolerances

Track food reactions and discover which foods trigger symptoms. A practical guide to identifying food intolerances.

Database

E-Numbers List UK — Complete Database

Search 500+ food additives with safety ratings. Find out which E-numbers are safe, vegan, halal, or best avoided.

Comparison

Best Food Scanner Apps UK 2025

Compare top food scanning apps including NHS Food Scanner, Yuka, NutraSafe, and MyFitnessPal. Find the right app for you.

Last updated: February 2026