"You are amazing, this has saved me so much time when grocery shopping!"
— Austin, a user who reached out with feedback
"It's been a great tool since starting my journey! You take a pic of the nutrition/ingredients, and it'll warn you of anything questionable or not vegan. 😁"
— Ashe, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
"Use a vegan app when you go shopping, I use WhatsVegan."
— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is almendra?
Almendra is the Spanish word for almond, a nutritious and versatile tree nut that is widely used in culinary applications around the world. These oval-shaped nuts have a hard outer shell that must be removed to reveal the edible kernel inside. Almendras can be eaten raw, roasted, or blanched, and are commonly used in baking, confectionery, and snack foods. They are a rich source of healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a popular choice for those seeking a healthy and satisfying snack. Almendras can also be ground into flour or processed into almond milk, butter, or oil, making them a staple ingredient in many plant-based and gluten-free recipes.
We've built a vegan ingredients scanner that classifies food ingredients as "vegan", "non-vegan", or "potentially vegan".
It allows you to avoid non-vegan ingredients - just take a picture of a product's ingredient list, and the app tells you if the product is vegan or not.