"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 folacina?
Folacina is a naturally occurring nutrient that belongs to the B-vitamin family. This water-soluble vitamin plays an important role in cell growth, development, and function. Folacina is essential for the production of DNA, RNA, and proteins, making it crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system and the synthesis of red blood cells. This nutrient is found in a variety of foods, including leafy green vegetables, legumes, and fortified cereals. Folacina supplementation is often recommended for pregnant women to prevent birth defects and for individuals with certain medical conditions that affect folate absorption.
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.