How AllergIQ Works

Living with food allergies shouldn't mean constantly feeling unsure about what you can safely eat. AllergIQ brings together practical tools that help you communicate allergies clearly, check ingredients quickly, and stay informed about food safety alerts.

Here's how AllergIQ helps make everyday food choices safer and easier.

1. Create Your Personal Allergy Profile

The first step is to tell AllergIQ about the ingredients you need to avoid.

You can add:

  • Food allergens
  • Food additives
  • Ingredients that may appear under different names
  • Less common allergens that are often missed in standard allergen lists

Your allergy profile becomes the foundation for everything the app does. AllergIQ uses it to power label scanning, ingredient checks, alerts, and your personalised allergy cards.

This means every feature is tailored specifically to your unique allergy requirements.

2. Generate Your Personalised Allergy Card

Once your allergy profile is set up, AllergIQ can automatically create a clear, easy-to-read allergy card listing the ingredients you must avoid.

These cards help remove confusion when speaking with food providers. Instead of trying to explain multiple allergens verbally, you can simply hand over your card.

Your card clearly communicates:

  • The ingredients you are allergic to
  • That the allergies are medical and must be taken seriously
  • That staff should check ingredients before preparing food

You can choose from several formats:

Digital Allergy Card

  • Accessible in the app
  • Ideal for quick use on your phone

Print-at-Home Cards

  • Download and print instantly
  • Perfect for keeping in your wallet or bag

Durable Plastic Cards

  • Credit-card sized
  • Designed for everyday use in restaurants, cafés, and when travelling

Many users find that simply handing over a card encourages staff to take extra care and properly check ingredients.

3. Scan Ingredient Labels

Food labels often contain complex ingredient lists where allergens can hide under unfamiliar names.

With AllergIQ's ingredient label scanner, you can quickly check packaged foods before you buy or eat them.

Simply scan the ingredient label and the app will:

  • Analyse the ingredient list
  • Compare it against your allergy profile
  • Highlight ingredients that may pose a risk

This helps you make safer decisions quickly, especially when shopping for new products.

4. Look Up Additives and Hidden Ingredients

Some allergens appear under technical names, additive codes, or ingredients that aren't immediately recognisable.

The Additive Lookup Tool helps you understand exactly what an ingredient is and whether it could affect your allergies.

You can search:

  • Additive numbers (E-numbers)
  • Ingredient names
  • Alternative ingredient names
  • Common food additives used in manufacturing

This makes it easier to identify ingredients that may otherwise go unnoticed.

5. Stay Updated with Food Safety Alerts

Food safety warnings and product recalls happen regularly, and they can be particularly important for people with allergies.

AllergIQ helps you stay informed with alerts and updates from the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), including:

  • Allergy-related food recalls
  • Mislabelled products
  • Safety alerts affecting consumers with allergies

These updates help you stay aware of potential risks in the food supply.

6. Use Your Allergy Card Anywhere

Your personalised allergy card becomes a simple but powerful tool when eating out.

It can be used in:

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Takeaways
  • Food trucks
  • Event catering
  • Hotels
  • Travel situations

Instead of trying to explain a long list of allergens verbally, your card communicates everything clearly and professionally.

Many people find that staff respond more seriously when they see a written allergy card, making it easier for them to check ingredients and speak with the kitchen.

A Simple System for Safer Food Choices

AllergIQ combines several tools into one simple system:

  1. Create your allergy profile
  2. Generate your allergy card
  3. Scan ingredient labels
  4. Check additives and hidden ingredients
  5. Receive food safety alerts

Together, these tools help people with food allergies feel more confident when shopping, travelling, or eating out.

Because managing allergies should be easier- and communicating them should be clear.