Built by a mom, for moms

The pregnancy-safe food scanner moms in the US have been waiting for

Scan any grocery barcode and instantly see which ingredients are restricted overseas during pregnancy — Red 40, BVO, propyl paraben, potassium bromate, and dozens more. Free. No signup. No judgment.

Free 5 scans/dayNo signup requiredEFSA + FDA sourced

When I got pregnant with my second daughter, I started reading every label in my pantry. What I found scared me — additives that the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan banned years ago were sitting in the snacks I was about to feed my 10-year-old.

BannedPantry exists so you do not need a chemistry degree, an attorney, or two free hours to figure out whether a snack is okay during pregnancy. Scan the barcode. Read the answer. Move on with your day.

Instant Safe / Caution / Avoid score
Every scan returns a single, clear score backed by EU/UK/Canada/Japan/California regulator decisions and peer-reviewed research.
Pregnancy mode for sensitive flags
Toggle pregnancy mode and we raise sensitivity on additives with developmental, hormonal, or neurological concern signals.
Real swaps, not just warnings
Every Avoid result shows safer-brand alternatives you can actually buy on Amazon or at your grocery store.
No camera permissions, no account
Type the barcode if you do not want to use your camera. We never store your photos.

Pregnancy-relevant ingredients we flag

Frequently asked questions

Is BannedPantry a medical or pregnancy advice tool?
No. BannedPantry is an educational ingredient scanner. We flag additives that EU/UK/Canada/Japan have restricted or banned and explain why. Always talk to your OB or doctor about your specific diet during pregnancy.
Which ingredients are most commonly flagged during pregnancy?
The most commonly restricted-overseas additives we surface include Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, brominated vegetable oil (BVO), propyl paraben, potassium bromate, and titanium dioxide (E171). Several of these are restricted in the EU specifically because of developmental and behavioral concerns.
Do I need to download an app?
No. BannedPantry works directly in your phone browser. You can also install it as a free progressive web app for one-tap access from your home screen.
How is this different from Yuka or EWG?
BannedPantry is laser-focused on additives banned or restricted overseas but still sold in US grocery stores. We do not include opinion-based scoring of vitamins or saturated fat — only regulator-grade decisions from EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, and peer-reviewed research.
Is it really free?
Yes. You get 5 free barcode scans per day with no account. Pro is $4.99/mo for unlimited scans, photo-label OCR, family profiles, alerts, and PDF pantry audits.

You should not need a chemistry degree to grocery shop.

Scan one product right now. Free. No signup. Get back to your day with one less thing to Google.

Our scores are never influenced by brands. Data sourced from EFSA, FDA, Health Canada, and peer-reviewed research. Educational use only — consult your doctor for medical decisions.

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