"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 traubenzucker?
Traubenzucker, also known as dextrose, is a simple sugar derived from grapes. This white, crystalline powder is commonly used as a sweetener in a variety of foods and beverages, including sports drinks, candies, and baked goods. Unlike regular sugar, traubenzucker is rapidly absorbed by the body, making it a popular choice for athletes seeking a quick energy boost. In addition to its sweetening properties, traubenzucker is also used as a stabilizer and texturizer in food products. Due to its versatility and easy availability, traubenzucker is a popular ingredient in many processed foods.
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.