It is called Yuka – not to be confused with yucca – and it is one of THE most utilitarian mobile apps that has entered our world. Yuka is an interesting anomaly, as apps go, which absolutely needs to be shared with others; very few people are aware of its existence. Yet, once this catches on, Yuka will transform lives.
In a nutshell: Yuka allows people to scan food product barcodes to be able to analyze how a product impinges upon their health. Using a score of 1 to 100, the app gives a reading on the phone screen of the nutritional value of the product. The lower the number, the lower the nutritional value is.
Also, below the score number, a word, or words will appear on the screen. For an example, a scan of a jar of pickles and peppers registered 66/100, and the word “good” appears under these numbers. Then, as one scrolls up, the nutrition value is further explained for the product:
SUMMARYAdditives – No additives, no hazardous substances
Vegetables – Excellent quality
Fiber – Some fiber
Calories – Low calories
Saturated Fat – No saturated fat
Sugar – No sugar
Also, Yuka identifies the negatives for the product.
NEGATIVESSodium – Too much: 390mg
As another example, the scanning of a bag of roasted salted, deluxe mixed nuts, turns up this analysis:
Number – 32/100 – Poor
NEGATIVESCalories – Too caloric
Saturated fat – A bit too fatty
Sodium – A bit too much sodium
QUALITYProtein – Excellent quantity
Sugar– Low sugar
In addition, this app also shows recommendations as an alternate for the food product. In the case of the above bagged nuts, Yuka recommends:
Unsalted mixed nuts or Salted mix nuts, by Kirkland Signature
A color-coded system is on the app as well. For the aforementioned nuts, a red dot appears before the 32/100 number.
But, that’s not all!
Yuka also analyzes cosmetic items. A scan of a box of Glycolic B5 Serum by LaRoche-Posay rated the product 79/100 with the word “excellent” below the number.
There is more good news about this wonderful app, as Yuka is a project that is independent, which means that no manufacturer or brand can influence the recommendations on the app. Also, there is no advertising on Yuka, which will ensure that the product reviews are unbiased. In addition, Yuka is comprised of millions of foods and cosmetic items.
According to Yuka, “The app aims to empower consumers to make healthier choices and encourages companies to improve their product compositions.”
For more information, visityuka.io/en.
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