"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 نشا البطاطا?
Potato starch, or نشا البطاطا in Arabic, is a highly refined and versatile ingredient commonly used as a thickener or binder for various food products. It is extracted from the starchy potatoes by removing the fiber, protein, and other non-starchy components. This results in a fine white powder that dissolves easily in water and produces a clear, glossy texture when heated. Aside from its culinary applications, potato starch is also used in industries such as paper-making, textiles, and pharmaceuticals due to its unique properties. It is gluten-free and a great alternative for those with wheat allergies or gluten intolerance.
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.
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