Ingredient diagnostics for families

The safest way to shop for groceries

See what's inside your favorite food products and eliminate harmful ingredients from your diet.

Frank's RedHot Original
Frank's RedHot Original

Frank's RedHot Original

Frank's

None

Seed Oils

Moderate

Processing

None

Added Sugar

Ingredient Breakdown

For Preservation
Distilled VinegarDangerous
Base Ingredient
Aged Cayenne Red PeppersBeneficial
WaterSafe
For Flavor
SaltDangerous
Garlic PowderBeneficial

Body Impact

Blood SugarStable
InflammationModerate
Gut ImpactDisruptive

Risk Layers

3
Cancer/10

Distilled vinegar is an industrial preservative. High sodium intake is linked to stomach cancer risk per WHO research.

3
Hormonal Disruption/10

Industrial distillation process may introduce trace contaminants. Chronic high sodium disrupts aldosterone signaling.

7
Gut Irritation/10

Distilled vinegar is highly acidic and acts as a chemical preservative. Combined with capsaicin, it erodes the stomach lining over time.

Positives

+Only 5 ingredients

+Capsaicin from cayenne has anti-inflammatory benefits

Concerns

Distilled vinegar is an industrial preservative

Extremely high sodium (8.4g/100ml)

Highly acidic — erodes gut lining

Truelabel Says

The big issue here is the preservative. Distilled vinegar is the #1 ingredient — it's not real vinegar like apple cider or wine vinegar. It's an industrial preservative made from chemically processed grain alcohol. It keeps the sauce shelf-stable for years, but it's harsh on your gut and strips out any nutritional value. Combine that with extreme sodium (8.4g per 100ml) and this sauce is doing more harm than good.

Process

How Truelabel works

01

Scan & detect

Open Truelabel and scan any barcode to instantly identify product ingredients. Our intuitive design means busy parents can quickly see which items contain harmful substances, delivering peace of mind with every scan.

02

Data analysis & validation

After scanning, Truelabel compares product data against an extensive, up-to-date food database. Using expert nutritional guidelines, we filter out potentially dangerous ingredients so you never have to second-guess.

03

Actionable insights

Truelabel provides tailored insights and healthier product suggestions. We proactively flag harmful ingredients and offer personalized recommendations, empowering you to make better choices for your family's health and nutrition.

Pure Life Purified Water
Pure Life Purified Water

Pure Life Purified Water

Nestle Pure Life

None

Seed Oils

Low

Processing

None

Added Sugar

Ingredient Breakdown

Contaminant (0.0029 mg/L)
BariumControversial
Total TrihalomethanesControversial
Contaminant (0.0024 mg/L)
ChromiumControversial
Contaminant (0.0019 mg/L)
NickelControversial
Contaminant (0.914 pCi/L)
Radium-226 + Radium-228Dangerous
Contaminant (0.06 mg/L)
ChloraminesControversial
Contaminant (3.21 pCi/L)
Gross AlphaDangerous
Contaminant (3.03 pCi/L)
Gross BetaDangerous
Beneficial (2.4 mg/L)
MagnesiumBeneficial
Beneficial (11.0 mg/L)
ChlorideBeneficial
Beneficial (0.52 mg/L)
PotassiumBeneficial
Beneficial (4.7 mg/L)
SodiumSafe
Beneficial (9.9 mg/L)
SulfateSafe

Body Impact

Blood SugarStable
InflammationLow
Gut ImpactNeutral

Risk Layers

5
Contaminants/10

11 contaminants detected including heavy metals (Barium, Chromium, Nickel, Manganese) and disinfection byproducts.

4
Radiation/10

Gross Alpha (3.21 pCi/L), Gross Beta (3.03 pCi/L), and Radium-226+228 (0.914 pCi/L) detected.

5
Microplastics/10

PET plastic packaging. Studies detect microplastic particles in most plastic-bottled water.

Positives

+PFAS-free

+Reverse osmosis filtration

+5 beneficial minerals detected

Concerns

11 contaminants detected

Radioactive compounds present

Plastic bottle (microplastics)

Truelabel Says

Purified via reverse osmosis with minerals added back for taste. PFAS-free, but 11 contaminants detected including Barium, Chromium, Radium, and Trihalomethanes. Source: public water supply. pH 7.2, TDS 44 mg/L.

What you get

Go beyond the label

Every scan delivers a complete diagnostic, from individual ingredient safety ratings to long-term health risk analysis.

Ingredient Breakdown

Every ingredient, categorized and rated

Truelabel sorts every ingredient by its purpose (fats & oils, sweeteners, preservatives, colorings, and more) then rates each one as Safe, Controversial, or Dangerous.

Tap any ingredient for a plain-language explanation of why it earned its rating, including links to the underlying research.

Ingredient breakdown showing categorized ingredients with safety ratings
Risk layer scores for cancer, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation

Risk Layers

Cancer, hormonal disruption & gut health, scored

Each product gets a 1 to 10 risk score across three critical health dimensions: cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation.

Every score comes with a written explanation so you understand exactly which ingredients contribute to each risk and why.

Body Impact

See how each product affects your body

Truelabel analyzes the real-world impact of every product on your blood sugar, inflammation levels, and gut health, giving you a clear picture before you eat.

Know instantly whether a product will spike your blood sugar, trigger inflammation, or support healthy digestion.

Body impact analysis showing blood sugar, inflammation, and gut impact
Allergen detection showing contains and free-from allergens

Allergen Detection

Instantly know what's safe for your family

Truelabel scans for all nine major allergens (eggs, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame) and clearly labels which ones a product contains and which it's free from.

No more squinting at fine print. Get a definitive allergen verdict in seconds.

Ingredient Deep Dives

Tap any ingredient for the full story

Curious why Red 40 is flagged as Dangerous? Tap it. Truelabel shows a plain-language explanation like “Derived from petroleum. Linked to hyperactivity in children and cancer in animal studies.”

Every rating is backed by research. We don't just tell you something is bad. We tell you why, so you can decide for yourself.

Expanded ingredient detail showing Red 40 explanation and other color additives

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