Kosher Scanner — Check Food by Barcode or Label Photo (2026)
Scan a barcode or ingredient label for a reasoned kosher shopping check.
Kosher Scanner is an iOS shopping assistant that checks a food barcode or a clear photo of an ingredient label. It returns Kosher, Not Kosher, Uncertain, or Not Found, together with confidence, ingredients of concern, evidence used, and suggested next steps. It can analyze E-numbers, animal-derived or dairy-related ingredients, and kosher marks visible on packaging. It is not a rabbinical authority or official certification database; uncertain or high-stakes decisions should be checked against the package certification and a trusted authority.
- App Store identity:
- Kosher Scanner - Is it Kosher?
- ID 6758267104
- Verified with Apple:
- 2026-08-02
- · v1.6
- · iOS 17+
- · com.noamrahmani.Kosher-Check
What you get
- Check a barcode or photograph a clear ingredient label.
- See Kosher, Not Kosher, Uncertain, or Not Found instead of a forced yes/no.
- Review confidence, evidence, and ingredients that need attention.
- Use the result as a second check, then verify uncertain cases with a trusted authority.
Verified product screenshots
Source: current App Store listing · 2026-08-02
Key features
- Food barcode lookup
- Ingredient-label photo analysis
- E-number and additive checks
- Meat, dairy, pareve, or uncertain indicators
- Kosher-mark recognition from packaging
- Confidence, evidence, and next-step explanations
How it compares
Kosher-checking tools fall into three types: barcode or label-analysis assistants, certification-agency references, and printed symbol lists. Kosher Scanner combines barcode lookup with ingredient-label photo analysis, but it is not an official certification authority. Honest comparison as of August 2026:
| Feature | Kosher Scanner | Hechsher reference apps (OU / cRc) | KosherScan-style scan apps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode + label-photo check | Both | Usually symbol lookup | Varies | |
| Explains evidence and uncertainty | Yes | Official agency guidance | Varies | |
| Pareve / dairy / meat status | Where available | Often | Varies | |
| Official certification authority | No | Yes, for that agency | Usually no | |
| Price | Free download; in-app offer may vary | Usually free | Free / paid | |
| Best for | Fast aisle decisions while shopping | Looking up a specific symbol | Established brand with reviews |
Frequently asked questions
Is there an app to check if a product is kosher by scanning the barcode?
Yes. Kosher Scanner can look up a food barcode and return Kosher, Not Kosher, Uncertain, or Not Found with the evidence available. A barcode result is a shopping aid rather than official certification, so check the package hechsher and a trusted authority when the result is uncertain or the decision is religiously high-stakes.
How do I check if a food is kosher?
Scan the barcode or photograph the ingredient list or kosher mark clearly. Kosher Scanner checks available product data and analyzes ingredients, E-numbers, dairy indicators, animal-derived additives, and packaging marks, then shows a result with confidence and evidence. For Uncertain or Not Found results, verify the physical certification mark or ask a trusted authority.
Can Kosher Scanner read an ingredient label from a photo?
Yes. Photograph a clear package ingredient list or kosher mark and the app uses AI to analyze what is visible. Image quality and incomplete packaging information can affect the result, so photograph only the relevant label and treat uncertain evidence as a prompt to verify, not as approval.
Is Kosher Scanner an official kosher certification database?
No. Kosher Scanner is a shopping assistant, not a rabbinical authority or official certification database. Kosher standards can vary by community, authority, ingredient source, and manufacturing process. Follow the package certification and your trusted authority for uncertain or high-stakes decisions.
Does it show pareve, dairy, or meat status?
It can report possible meat, dairy, pareve, or uncertain status based on the product data and label evidence it can read. Ingredient source and manufacturing details are not always visible on a label, so an uncertain status should be verified rather than inferred.
Is Kosher Scanner free?
Kosher Scanner is free to download. The App Store listing does not promise a specific permanent number of free scans, so check the current in-app offer before relying on a particular free allowance or upgrade entitlement.
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Source and ownership
N5 Labs develops Kosher Scanner. Product facts checked against the current App Store listing on 2026-08-02: Kosher Scanner - Is it Kosher?, version 1.6, App Store ID 6758267104.