WISEcode UPF Detector

WISEcode

About this app

You have the right to know what’s in your food.

WISEcode UPF Detector turns complex ingredient lists into one clear answer instantly. Scan any barcode, get an ingredient-level breakdown, and know whether what you’re buying is ultra-processed. Free. No guesswork.

THE PROBLEM WITH FOOD LABELS
Ingredient lists are written for chemists, not consumers. No other food apps can go deeper than the nutrition facts panel. WISEcode has the data to tell you how processed your food actually is, and why that matters.

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to obesity, metabolic disease, and inflammation. But “ultra-processed” has never had a clear, consumer-facing standard. Until now.

THE WISECODE DIFFERENCE
WISEcode is powered by the world’s most comprehensive food intelligence platform, NFP+™, built with industry-leading nutrition scientists, analyzed at the ingredient level. Our proprietary algorithm goes beyond NOVA and other broad classification systems to give you surgical precision:
840,000+ foods analyzed, 15,000 data points per product, 1,000x more data than a standard nutrition facts panel. Referenced by the American Society for Nutrition and the National Cancer Institute.

KEY FEATURES
Barcode scanner — instant results
Full ingredient breakdown (see what’s driving the score)
Non-UPF verification on 5-level processing scale (Minimal to Super-Ultra) with clear pass/flag result
Red-flag ingredients with significant safety concerns flagged immediately
Added sugar analysis — metabolic penalty calculated from caloric load
Real-time aisle use for shoppers in the grocery store
Free to download and use — no subscription required
HOW WISECODE UPF DETECTOR WORKS
Every ingredient is assigned a processing level from 0 (unprocessed) to 4 (synthetic/highly concerning). Scores are summed, sugar penalties are applied, and the result places foods on our 5-level scale. Red-flag ingredients — those with credible safety concerns — automatically trigger a Super-Ultra classification, no math needed. It’s not about giving advice, it’s about giving you context.

FOR FAMILIES, HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPERS & CURIOUS EATERS
Whether you’re managing a chronic health condition, feeding picky kids, avoiding specific additives, or just curious about what’s in your pantry, WISEcode gives you the clarity you’ve been looking for.
We don’t tell you what to eat. We show you what’s in your food. The choice is always yours.

PRIVACY & DATA
WISEcode does not sell your personal data. Product scan data is used to improve our food intelligence database. Full privacy policy available at wisecode.ai.

Ratings and reviews

You'll have two options to open an account. Might as well skip the first option, because it doesn't do anything. You'll just have to use the watchful eye if the Google. Oh! And the app doesn't actually do anything. I mean... anything. It opened up the camera app on my phone and put a nifty little reticle guide on the screen to make it look like it's supposed to do something... then just...yep... that's it. The scan button doesn't, y'know - SCAN anything. Don't bother.

I really love this app.... I am Keto & have realized that alot of my favorite foods are full of Erythritols .... I was basically swimming in it ... thank you for helping me change my ways .... also if you don't have a product I take the time to upload it into your system.... how long does it take to start seeing it in your database?

Great app, breaks down ingredients and is free so far. Which is wonderful. I have used other ingredient apps for non-food items only to find that they cost money. This is a great app for my 1 year old and I to explore different snacks. Thank you or being free!

What’s new

* A redesigned WISEcode focuses on ultra-processed food detection.
* Instantly see if a product is ultra-processed and understand what makes it that way.
* Compare results across leading UPF classification systems.
* Same trusted food data. Clearer insight into ultra-processing.