A new app has been launched by a Leicester startup aiming to make the lives of allergy sufferers safer when dining at restaurants.
Safe Appetite is the brainchild of Sophia Turner, who herself lives with severe allergies.
The app has just launched and boasts “cutting-edge technology and a health-first focus” to make everyday living safer and more informed for millions.
Using barcode-scanning technology, the app provides users with instant, comprehensive safety information about food, beverages, cosmetics, and even household cleaning products.
“Everyday tasks like grocery shopping or dining out can feel like navigating a minefield.
“The health risks are constant, and it’s exhausting to have to double-check every ingredient, every label, every time.”
“Imagine scanning a product and knowing within seconds if it’s safe for you or your family… that’s the level of security Safe Appetite delivers.”
According to recent studies, food allergies affect around 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children in the UK, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
However current labelling laws require manufacturers to list only 14 allergens.