Yuka - Food & Cosmetic Scanner Reviews

by HDJDDDHDJJEJRN

PLEASE people I am begging you, do not download this. The basis of Yuka seemed to be confusing to me because I did not understand how they were ascribing these “scores” to food products. I looked on the website and found that they use a nutritionist who is French to review their sources. I have not been able to find any related education, and I know that the term nutritionist is not regulated in the US. Registered dietitians is the only term that can be regulated.I went ahead and downloaded Yuka , and found that many of the articles that are sourced from companies and organizations with bias. And they claim not to have bias? So that doesn’t make sense. Many of the articles had even been taken down, and some were not even peer reviewed.. So please take this information with a grain of salt. The demonization of preservatives and processed foods for no reason needs to stop, especially when they are causing people to have unhealthy relationships with food.

by Skyemars

I really wanted Yuka to be reliable, and I have a paid subscription, but sadly I find many errors in it: missing ingredients, duplicated products with different ratings... And when I report an error they ask me to provide the information, to take the picture of the ingredients, etc. I pay a subscription. I don’t work for free. They should be the ones checking the products and finding the correct information. Plus the product pictures look really bad. The idea behind it is good, but I don’t find it too reliable.
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Thank you for your reply. It sounds great, but as I said I often find the same product with different ratings listed more than once, products with not all ingredients listed and it is very disappointing specially when you pay for Yuka . So the idea is good but it needs lots of improvements or more people hired to keep Yuka up to date.

by Erika Haines Zuckero

Maybe because this is a new app, they haven’t had time to develop it fully, but I just scanned twenty different toxic-free products in my kitchen as well as other common household products (like WD40, for example) and they are not listed as products that have toxicity information on this app at all! They also do not have a lot of info on pet products, which makes me a little sad, as our four-legged friends are very important to us! I’m not deleting Yuka (or maybe I will) because it looks like they’re counting on me working for them (the “post information” link pops up when an unrecognized product is scanned) to keep their app functioning. It’s a good thing I know a lot about chemicals and what is and isn’t good for people, plants and animals…stay informed, everyone!

Cheers,
Erika

by Wj4

This is hands down the missing peice to nutrition facts in the modern food/household goods supply. The detailed explanation and source references to common additives is invaluable for distinguishing between "healthy" and safe food and household products. Because the product database is crowd sourced, there are still significant gaps when trying to find data-- but the concept is solid. I would like to see product identification by a SKU/vendor cross reference, as sometimes the same product may appear in multiple stores under different SKUs.

The UI needs a lot of work to make quick-referencing products easier. For instance, favorites and my products are isolated lists and should be combined. My products only works if the user scans and enters information themself. I would also love to see an integration with apps like Shipt or Instacart so I can quickly add/filter items I frequently order.

Bottom line: This is worth the annual subscription fee; just be patient with the UI.

by Mr. Fooseball

For starters Yuka is great for its intended purpose. Giving healthier alternatives to the food in our fridge or pantry. That aspect works perfectly, but the problem that I have is, Yuka needs to implement specific stores that have the inventory for these products. I scanned peanut butter and all the alternatives were from Trader Joe’s. I do not shop at Trader Joe’s nor is there one in a 20 mile radius of me. What I do have is Walmart and while I know Walmart is not the healthiest store to purchase food, it’s all I have. Please include a feature that lets me designate a specific store and their products so I can go back to that location and pickup a healthier product.

by Dynamaste

I use Yuka for food and beauty products and it has really helped me and my family pick better products that are good for us. My only complaint is there have been two times where I’ve searched certain products in Yuka and they got a good score. But then when I buy that product and scan it, the score is bad. I’ve already emailed about a product that was listed in Yuka as not having aluminum, but when I bought the product, aluminum was listed on the front of it. So Yuka is good for scanning the actual product, but not for searching for a product to buy… as of right now. Minor complaint.

by Submit Button

Yuka is amazing for knowing what’s in your food/beauty products and finding any harmful chemicals in the ingredients.

However, the only problem I have with this app is that it rates products based on calories and nutrients, which is only on a scale of numbers so it doesn’t take account the volume of food. A food might be meant for a meal and have 600 calories in it but Yuma will just label it as “bad” even if it’s healthy, which I think can be harmful for some people. Personally, I can just read over that part and focus on the additives, but other than that this is a great app.

by Kaylaaltuz

I love Yuka and I love the section for beauty products! The rating system is great. The one thing that I don’t like however, is the lack of settings on the food side. I don’t like seeing that some of the foods I eat are “poor” simply because Yuka thinks they are too high in calories. I didn’t download Yuka for calories I downloaded it to check for harmful additives. I just wish there was a setting to turn off the calorie rating and the sugar rating. There’s no reason my organic coffee creamer is a “poor” food for having 6g of sugar in a tablespoon. I just want to know if there is additives. Maybe something to consider with the next update? Otherwise keep up the good work! I plan on keeping my premium membership active.

by Mmungle

Ok, so I got really excited about Yuka. Really trying to eat better and be more mindful of what’s going in my body and my families. I do think this is a 2 fold type thing. I love that it gives breakdown of whats in the products (like additives) and why they are harmful. However, like what am I supposed to eat?! Lol almost everything in my house has poor ratings. And i don't feel like I buy a lot of “bad” foods. Be prepared to get poor ratings on things you thought were OK to eat. Definitely a learning process and it does give recommendations on foods that are similar and have good ratings. So this is a love hate relationship.

by Shanneyy

Yuka is amazing especially if you are working to live a health conscious lifestyle. I showed it to my friend and she ended up scanning everything in her cabinets 😂. She was in love w/ Yuka just like me. The fact that theres access to the information for free is great and their optional membership price is a yearly donation of $8.99 or more that you want to give to help this independent company is a great way to get support. I definitely decided to become a member! Keep up the great work this app!!! I’ve been sharing your app w/ everyone.

by River Styx

I’m a time where companies have gotten off track with what products can contain be it excessive salt or sugar or even dangerous additives, this app is essential. Give a good quick overview of the Product you scan and even offers alternative products that are better for you. If your someone who is looking to lose or maintain weight it’s really good. Scan the item you want eat, get the score and check alternatives. I’ve switched from countless products that scored under 20 to ones that now score 80+. This is my go to app at the grocery store.

by Mom Of Sheldon

I never write reviews but I am blown away by Yuka. It is very user friendly, informative, and non-biased. My entire family and many friends have downloaded this app and since then we have abandoned many products that we thought were fine but are actually full of potentially harmful ingredients. I scan every item with this app before I put it in my cart. You can really tell the difference in overall well-being after switching your products over to those that aren’t full of additives, saturated fats, sulfates, exc. 100% recommend!!!

by Jkajsjsoodkwkp

i’ve always been extremely cautious about what I put into an on my body I tried looking up certain words I see ingredients that I know aren’t natural and I would have to figure out if it is safe one by one. Yuka put everything right in front of your eyes it explains every single ingredient in detail and also let you know in a clear and simple way how much of a risk it is for your health (good, low risk, moderate risk) and also says out of 100 how healthy it is for your body. i’ve been wanting to write in a journal every ingredient I can find and if they are bad for you but now I can just pull it up on my phone whenever I need to know! Yuka is amazing and I truly do hope that they get more subscribers. I will definitely be promoting it on my social media‘s more people need to be aware of the benefits from Yuka🤍

by KGwoood

After using Yuka for a few days, I was so pleased with it that I decided to go premium for the additional benefits. I have scanned almost all of my face and body products and many of my food products. If it is a known product you get a rating based on ingredients, along with a list of ingredients and information regarding known hazards and possible allergies etc…. If the product isn’t known, you can easily submit information by filling in product name, brand, and submitting a few photos of label and ingredients. Also, you get a list of alternatives with better ratings. I don’t know how they do it, but it is quick- like an hour or two. I have been surprised that some of the higher price products I have purchased have some very poor ratings, while their less expensive counterparts have high ratings. If you’re picky about what you put on and in your body (and your kids), I highly recommend Yuka.

by Marie2325

I never really rate apps, unless there’s an issue… OMG Yuka takes the cake! I love that it can tell me what beauty products have what bad ingredients and even explain them, along with rating the overall product. This saves me SO MUCH time googling ingredients I’ve never heard of when I go to buy a new hair care product or makeup/skincare. I also, love how it does this with pretty much anything else that can be rated like food, etc. I’m trying to eat better foods when I want something sweet or salty due to having autoimmune disorders. **Please: Never change Yuka, it’s amazing!!
To the creator(s): THANK YOU🤗

by Xuru

I'm usually to lazy to right reviews, but I had to for this one. Having something this handy to check on items is way too useful. Here in the US, stuff that is regulated in most other countries is common places in our food. To see tge research and chemicals in an easy to see rating is awesome. I've already replaced a half dozen items on our grocery list! Thank you for making this!
Is it perfect, no, it does give some odd recommendations every now and then, but is spot on for it's rating. Only thing that would make it better would be to add item recommendations to my shopping list!

by Kim4Jaga

I have never put in a review for any App! But, felt compelled to do so for Yuka, as it is a game changer! As a consumer, it is a struggle to find safe products for my family and myself I can feel good using or consuming. This is so straight forward, and easy to use. Finally, I can easily compare products without standing in stores for hours, comparing labels, researching Google etc! So many products I thought were safe, are actually terrible. (The US seriously has to start banning some awful ingredients!) I love everything so far! I also love that it offers alternative products. Truly, thank you to the creator (s)!!

by They're All Taken425

I’ve had Yuka for about a year now and I use it constantly, but I’ve noticed lately, that some of the additives no longer have any description as to what their effects are. Some additives just show what they’re used for and what toxicity level they are(example: anti-caking agent, or antioxidant, flavor enhancer, etc..) but they’re hazardous, and at one point Yuka used to break down what was bad about them and their sources. Like, I know the additives being bad are enough to prevent me from buying the product, but there used to be a lot more information about what they are and why they’re harmful and I found that to be very useful.

by Alaska90777

I never write reviews or rate apps, but I had to for this one! Yuka is so convenient & helpful, I use it every time I go shopping, I LOVE IT!! I like how it simply says if a product is rated “excellent, good, poor, or bad”… which is very helpful in being able to chose the right products, makes everything so much easier. I also like how it lists the sources where the information can be confirmed, about the ingredients, how they react to our body & what health problems they can cause. I especially love how it also lists recommendations for other better product choices if a product is rated either “poor or bad”… it’s so VERY convenient & helpful! I literally cannot live without Yuka, it’s the best! Thank you sooo very much for this amazing app, I use it everyday!!! :)

by FalKirk

I almost never write reviews, but I had to write a review about this program because it is so good.

First, I’ve been on a diet for about nine months. I’ve been focused solely on calories and knew that I was consuming some foods that were probably not nutritious or good for me. Getting the this app app serves all of my purposes. Since it takes calories into account — along with many, many other important factors — I can simply buy highly rated foods from the this app app and know that I am getting both nutritious and calorie reasonable meals. It has completely altered the way that I buy food.

Second, Yuka is much easier to use than many other apps. I’m sure you know what it’s like to have a very powerful app that is also very difficult to use. this app provides tremendous information in a very easy to use and understand format.

Third, and finally — and most certainly not least — is the fact that I have contacted customer care on a couple of occasions and their responses have been fantastic! They get back to you within 48 hours (usually much faster) and they are extremely responsive and helpful. I just cannot speak highly enough of their customer care.

I cannot recommend this this program highly enough. Very much worth the money and more.

by _clmclmclm_

Probably the best “global” app, not too focused on special diets or types of product; however I really wish the environmental impact would have a bigger role in the notation.

by Priska 💕

I honestly love Yuka ! It’s super helpful and useful, it tells you the truth about a lot of the products, that will lie about the composition of their product. Yuka has helped me control majority of the things that I eat and drink. Totally recommend it!!

by Lbk23

Extremely useful, I had no idea about the poor quality of some of the products I used to eat or drink. Let’s hope it will force the manufacturers to lower sugar, salt and additives.

by Rebewinwin

So easy and useful and I wish everyone used it so companies would make better food!

by Louise027

Yuka rates cosmetic products and foods based on the risk their ingredients pose to our health. I love that it gives scientific sources that Yuka uses to generate quality scores.

by Nexus486

Highly recommended!

by 'display

I love Yuka, !! And I recommend 100% it !

by E165

Me gustaría que añadierais al análisis si el producto contiene gluten. Por lo demás considero esta aplicación muy útil para mi y mi familia