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It’s like shopping alongside Bobby!\n\n\nUsing the food scanner app is super easy:\n- Scan any food barcode to see if a product is Bobby approved or not, and why. The harmful ingredients are highlighted in red.\n- Tap on each ingredient to understand its health impact.\n- Search products, ingredients, or browse products by store.\n- If a product is not Bobby Approved, the app will give you healthy alternatives.\n\nIngredients we flag:\nBobby has flagged over 100 ingredients in our database as potentially harmful. All of these flagged ingredients are backed by scientific studies and include natural and artificial flavors, fake sugars, food dyes, chemical additives, inflammatory seed oils, preservatives and more. By identifying these additives in your food, you can shop for yourself and family with confidence. 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