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Apr 15, 2026 · 3 min read · The Nourisk team

Welcome to Nourisk

Why we built a barcode scanner that actually explains itself, and what to expect from the blog.

Walk into any supermarket and you'll find packaging covered in claims. "Natural." "High in fiber." "Source of protein." "No added sugar." These phrases are regulated — sort of — and often technically true, while still being misleading. The only way to really know what you're eating is to read the label.

But labels are hard.

Nourisk started as a small itch: we wanted a one-number summary for a packaged food, with the option to dig deeper when we care. That's it. Scan the barcode, see a score between 0 and 100, and if something surprises you, tap through to the full nutrition table, the additive list, and the allergen flags.

The rules we set for ourselves

  • No black boxes. Every score is computed from a public formula. You can read the full methodology on our methodology page.
  • No sponsored rankings. We don't rank products for money. Ever.
  • No shame. A "low" score on a product you love doesn't mean you're bad. It means the product has a lot of sugar, or salt, or additives. What you do with that info is up to you.

What the blog is for

Short, grounded reads on:

  • How to actually read a nutrition label in under 30 seconds.
  • What common buzzwords mean (spoiler: usually less than you'd think).
  • Category-specific tips — sodas, cereals, plant milks, bread, protein bars — so you can shop that aisle with confidence.

We are not dieticians, and Nourisk is not medical advice. We're just people who got tired of decoding packaging and decided to build a tool we wished existed. Thanks for being here early.

Get Nourisk the day it launches

Free on iOS and Android. Scan a barcode, see a clear health score.