Barnivore Lookup Feature

The Barnivore lookup helps users determine whether alcoholic beverages are vegan-friendly. It queries Barnivore’s online database using a search term or text captured from a label. Results open directly in the user’s web browser.

How It Works

1. Enter or capture a search term – Users type a beverage name or scan it using the camera. The OCR text is inserted into the search field.
2. Perform the search – The app builds a Barnivore search URL and launches it in the browser.
3. History and editing – Previous queries appear below the search box. Swipe to delete or long‑press to edit an entry.
4. Info pop‑up – Tap the toolbar title to view Barnivore’s description and a link to its site. The dialog uses a shared layout with a close “X” in the title bar.

Privacy

Searches are sent directly to Barnivore. No personal information is transmitted; only the query text is stored locally for history.

NDC Lookup Feature

The NDC (National Drug Code) lookup lets users retrieve drug ingredient information directly from DailyMed. The feature normalizes any user supplied NDC to the standard 11‑digit form before searching DailyMed. Once a matching Product Label) is found, the product name and lists of active and inactive ingredients are displayed in a popup dialog.

The popup dialog uses the product name as the title and lists the active and inactive ingredients with allergens highlighted in red. A Find Alternative button lets users search DailyMed for formulations that contain a particular active ingredient while excluding an undesired one.

Privacy

Searches are sent directly to Barnivore. No personal information is transmitted; only the query text is stored locally for history.

Resources Tab User Guide

The Resources tab provides curated online resources and reference information specific to your allergen profile, plus general allergy management resources.

How to Access

• Tap the “Resources” tab in the bottom navigation bar (book/folder icon)

What the Feature Does

• Shows general allergy resources (websites, organizations, regulatory bodies)
• Displays allergen-specific resources for each of your allergens
• Lists ingredients that are checked for each allergen type
• Shows excluded ingredients (items that won’t trigger false positives)
• Updates resources based on your current allergen profile

How to Use

1. General Resources

• Tap the “General Resources” header to expand/collapse this section
• Shows links to:
  • FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education)
  • Kids with Food Allergies
  • FDA food allergy information
  • EFSA (European Food Safety Authority)
  • Health Canada allergen guidelines
• Tap any resource button to open the website

2. Allergen-Specific Information

• Below general resources, you’ll see accordion sections for each of your allergens
• Tap any allergen header to expand that section
• Each allergen section shows:
  • Specific resources: Websites and organizations for that allergen
  • Ingredients list: All ingredients checked when scanning for this allergen
  • Excluded ingredients: Items that are filtered out to prevent false matches

3. Understanding the Lists

• Ingredients: These are terms the app looks for when scanning ingredient lists
• Excluded ingredients: These prevent false positives (e.g., “oat milk” won’t trigger dairy alerts)
• Lists are alphabetically sorted for easy reference
• These lists determine what the Ingredient Scanner and other tools detect

4. Navigation Tips

• Only one section can be expanded at a time
• Opening a new section automatically closes others
• Sections remember their state when you return to Resources

Important Notes

• Resources update automatically when you change your allergen profile
• External links require internet connection
• Ingredient lists reflect what the app actually checks for in tools
• Excluded ingredients help prevent false positives in scanning tools
• All resources are curated specifically for food allergy management