"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
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— Dóra, a Vegan For Beginners Facebook Group member
So, what is kyselina l-askorbová?
Kyselina l-askorbová, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin found in various foods and commonly used as a dietary supplement. This ingredient is widely recognized for its antioxidant properties, which help protect the body against damage from harmful molecules called free radicals. It is also essential for collagen synthesis, immune system function, and the absorption of iron. L-ascorbic acid is commonly added to food products as a preservative and can be found in citrus fruits, kiwis, strawberries, broccoli, and green peppers.
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.