FODMAP scanner for IBS

How Scani works

Why people use Scani

What Scani is, and who it's for

Scani is a low FODMAP app and food scanner for people living with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and FODMAP sensitivity. Instead of memorising long food lists or scrolling through conflicting advice, you point your phone at a plate, a packet or a restaurant menu and get a clear answer: low, moderate or high FODMAP. It is designed for everyday moments — standing in a supermarket aisle, ordering at a restaurant, or cooking something new — and works just as well during the elimination phase of a low-FODMAP diet as it does during reintroduction and long-term maintenance.

How the FODMAP scan works

You can scan in three ways: take a photo of the food, upload an image of an ingredient label, or type the name of a dish. Scani identifies the ingredients in what you sent, compares them against published low-FODMAP guidance, and returns a traffic-light verdict together with a short, plain-English explanation. Every result lists the specific ingredients driving the verdict — for example onion and garlic (fructans), milk and soft cheese (lactose), apples and honey (excess fructose) or sugar-free sweeteners (polyols) — and suggests realistic low-FODMAP alternatives you can eat instead. Results can be saved to a gut diary, where you log how you actually felt afterwards so your own trigger patterns become visible over time.

Why FODMAP levels matter

FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They pull water into the gut and are rapidly fermented by bacteria in the colon, producing gas. For most people this is harmless, but for a sensitive or hypersensitive gut it can mean bloating, cramping, wind, urgency or constipation within hours of a meal. A low-FODMAP diet is one of the most widely studied dietary approaches for IBS symptom relief. The difficulty is practical rather than theoretical: FODMAP content depends on the ingredient, the portion size and even ripeness — a firm banana is low FODMAP while a ripe one is not. Knowing the level of a specific meal, at the moment you're about to eat it, is what makes the diet liveable.

Frequently asked questions

What is a FODMAP?

FODMAPs are fermentable carbohydrates — fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides, lactose, excess fructose and polyols — that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine. They draw in water and ferment in the colon, which can cause bloating, gas, cramping and irregular bowel habits in people with IBS.

How does the Scani FODMAP scanner work?

Take a photo of your plate, a menu or an ingredient label, or simply type the dish. Scani identifies the ingredients, compares them with published low-FODMAP guidance and returns a traffic-light verdict: low, moderate or high FODMAP, with a plain-English explanation and the specific ingredients to watch.

Who is Scani for?

Scani is built for people living with IBS or FODMAP sensitivity — including anyone in the elimination, reintroduction or maintenance phase of a low-FODMAP diet — and for people who simply want to understand which foods trigger their digestive symptoms.

Is Scani free?

Yes. You get one demo scan without an account, and 3 scans every day plus an unlimited gut diary with a free account. Scani Plus unlocks unlimited scans for $5.99 per month with a 7-day free trial you can cancel in one tap.

Is Scani medical advice?

No. Scani gives guidance on the likely FODMAP content of foods. It does not diagnose or treat any condition. Always speak to a doctor or a registered dietitian before making major dietary changes.

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