Disclaimer

Last updated: July 2026

The Keto Scan is here to make reading nutrition labels a little easier. We want it to be genuinely useful — but it is an informational tool, not a substitute for professional advice. Please read the notes below so you know exactly what the app can and cannot do for you.

1. Not medical advice

Nothing in this app is medical, nutritional, or health advice. The keto-friendliness ratings, net-carb figures, and any other information shown are for general educational purposes only. Before starting keto, changing your diet, or making decisions about your health, please talk to a qualified doctor, dietitian, or other healthcare professional — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a medical condition such as diabetes.

2. Where our data comes from

Product and nutrition information is pulled from third-party sources including Edamam, the USDA FoodData Central database, and Open Food Facts. Open Food Facts in particular is a crowd-sourced database maintained by volunteers, so some entries may be incomplete, out of date, or simply wrong. We do our best, but we cannot guarantee that any figure is accurate. If something matters to you — an allergy, an ingredient you must avoid, or a strict carb target — always double-check against the physical label and the manufacturer's own information.

3. Label scanning (OCR) is a beta feature

The "Scan a label for text" feature reads text from a photo of a nutrition panel or ingredient list. It is still in beta and can misread numbers, skip lines, or extract text incorrectly, particularly on blurry, angled, or low-light photos. Treat anything it returns as a starting point, not a final answer, and review the results against the actual label before relying on them.

4. Keto scoring is a general guide

Our net-carb ratings (from Very Keto-Friendly to Usually Not Keto-Friendly) are a simple, general guideline based on net carbs per serving — not a personalized recommendation. Everyone's carb tolerance, goals, and daily budget are different. A product that fits one person's plan may not fit yours, and the score does not account for portion sizes, ingredients, or your individual needs.

5. Your use is your responsibility

You use The Keto Scan at your own discretion. We are not responsible for any dietary, health, or other outcomes that result from using the app or acting on the information it provides. When in doubt, verify with the product label and a healthcare professional.

6. Questions

Have a question about this disclaimer? Email us at info@theketoscan.com and we'll be happy to help.