Food Guard
Detect chemical adulteration in your food using AI and physical inspection
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Fruits (26)
Mango
Detect Calcium Carbide ripening and chemical dyes in Mangoes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Peaches and Banana.
Banana
Detect Calcium Carbide ripening and chemical treatment in Bananas To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Mango and Papaya.
Papaya
Detect Calcium Carbide ripening and artificial dyes in Papaya To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Banana and Apple.
Apple
Detect industrial wax and fungicide coating on Apples To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Papaya and Pomegranate.
Pomegranate
Detect artificial red dyes in Pomegranate juice and arils To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Apple and Guava.
Guava
Detect artificial green dye and pesticide residues in Guavas To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Pomegranate and Mixed Berries (Strawberry/Blueberry).
Mixed Berries
Berries (including raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries) are celebrated for their rich nutritional profiles, but their thin, porous skins make them highly vulnerable to pesticide absorption, chemical dye treatments, and rapid mold infestation.
Plum
Detect artificial purple dyes and wax coating on Plums To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Strawberry,BlueBerry and Grapes.
Grapes
Detect Ethrel/Ethephon spray for uniform ripening in grapes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Plum and Watermelon.
Watermelon
Detect Erythrosine dye and Nitrate injection in Watermelons To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Grapes and Sapota (Chikoo).
Sapota (Chikoo)
Detect Ethephon ripening and artificial sweeteners in Sapota To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Watermelon and Jackfruit.
Jackfruit
Detect artificial sweeteners and dyes in Jackfruit To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Sapota (Chikoo) and Sweet Lime / Mosambi.
Sweet Lime / Mosambi
Detect calcium carbide and saccharine injection in sweet lime To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Jackfruit and Lemon.
Lemon
Detect wax coating and fungicide residues on Lemons To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Sweet Lime / Mosambi and Custard Apple (Sitaphal).
Custard Apple (Sitaphal)
Detect Ethephon ripening and pesticide residues in Custard Apple To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Lemon and Apricot.
Apricot
Detect sulfur dioxide and artificial coloring in dried Apricots To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Custard Apple (Sitaphal) and Cherries.
Cherries
Detect artificial red dyes and sulfur dioxide in Cherries To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Apricot and Gooseberry (Amla).
Gooseberry (Amla)
Detect chemical preservatives and heavy metals in Gooseberries To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cherries and Lychee.
Lychee
Detect artificial red dyes and sulfite treatment in Lychees To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Gooseberry (Amla) and Avocado.
Avocado
The complete guide to buying, testing, and eating avocados safely.
Orange
Detect artificial coloring and wax coating on Oranges To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Avocado and Dragon Fruit.
Dragon Fruit
Detect artificial red dyes and chemical ripening in Dragon Fruit To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Orange and Fig (Anjeer).
Fig (Anjeer)
Detect sulfites, mold, and insect infestation in dried Figs To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Dragon Fruit and Peaches.
Peaches
Peaches rank #5 on the EWG Dirty Dozen — their fuzzy skin acts like a sponge, trapping pesticide spray that washing alone cannot fully remove.
Strawberries
Strawberries rank #1 on the EWG Dirty Dozen every year — their soft, porous skin acts like a sponge, absorbing systemic pesticide spray that washing alone cannot fully remove.
Blueberries
Blueberries are celebrated as a nutrient-dense superfood, but commercial farming makes them a regular member of the EWG Dirty Dozen.
Vegetables (38)
Tomato
Detect artificial ripening and lead contamination in Tomatoes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) and Green Peas.
Green Peas
Detect Malachite Green dye and starch fillers in Green Peas To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Tomato and Potato.
Potato
Detect solanine toxin and chemical bleaching in Potatoes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Jicama and Cauliflower.
Cauliflower
Detect chemical bleaching and pesticide residues in Cauliflower To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Potato and Capsicum (Bell Pepper).
Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
Detect Malachite Green dye and paraffin wax in Capsicum To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cauliflower and Leafy Greens (Spinach/Palak).
Leafy Greens (Spinach/Palak)
Detect Copper Sulfate and Malachite Green in leafy vegetables To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Capsicum (Bell Pepper) and Okra (Ladyfinger).
Okra (Ladyfinger)
Detect Malachite Green dye and pesticide residues in Okra To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Nopales (Cactus Pads) and Brinjal (Eggplant).
Brinjal (Eggplant)
Detect artificial coloring and pesticide residues in Brinjal To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Okra (Ladyfinger) and Onion.
Onion
Detect sprouting inhibitors and mold in Onions To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Brinjal (Eggplant) and Radish (Mooli).
Radish (Mooli)
Detect Rhodamine B dye and excessive Nitrates in Radishes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Onion and Beetroot.
Beetroot
Detect Rhodamine B dye and excessive Nitrates in Beetroots To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Radish (Mooli) and Cucumber (Kheera).
Cucumber (Kheera)
Detect Malachite Green dye and artificial freshening in Cucumbers To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Tomatillo and Bitter Gourd (Karela).
Bitter Gourd (Karela)
Detect Malachite Green dye and Oxytocin in Bitter Gourd To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cucumber (Kheera) and Moringa Leaves.
Moringa Leaves
Detect artificial green coloring and excessive pesticides in Moringa leaves To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Bitter Gourd (Karela) and Garlic.
Garlic
Detect bleaching agents and excessive growth inhibitors in Garlic To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Moringa Leaves and Pumpkin.
Pumpkin
Detect artificial orange dye and chemical preservation in Pumpkin To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Garlic and Cabbage (Patta Gobi).
Cabbage (Patta Gobi)
Detect Formalin spray and pesticide residues in Cabbage To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Spinach and Broccoli.
Broccoli
Detect color enhancers and wax coating in broccoli To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cabbage (Patta Gobi) and Sweet Potato (Shakarkand).
Sweet Potato (Shakarkand)
Detect Rhodamine B dye and excessive chemical fertilizers in Sweet Potatoes To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Broccoli and Ridge Gourd (Turai).
Ridge Gourd (Turai)
Detect Malachite Green dye and excessive pesticides in Ridge Gourd To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Sweet Potato (Shakarkand) and Chayote (Chow Chow).
Chayote (Chow Chow)
Detect internal rot and chemical residues in Chayote To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Ridge Gourd (Turai) and Ivy Gourd (Tindora).
Ivy Gourd (Tindora)
Detect Malachite Green dye and over-ripeness in Ivy Gourd To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Chayote (Chow Chow) and Tapioca (Cassava).
Tapioca (Cassava)
Detect vascular streaking and cyanide risks in Tapioca To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Ivy Gourd (Tindora) and Black Nightshade (Manathakkali).
Black Nightshade (Manathakkali)
Detect harmful dyes and excessive pesticide spray in Black Nightshade berries To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Tapioca (Cassava) and Turkey Berry (Sundakkai).
Turkey Berry (Sundakkai)
Detect pesticide residues and chemical preservatives in Turkey Berry To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Black Nightshade (Manathakkali) and Yam (Elephant Foot Yam).
Yam (Elephant Foot Yam)
Detect chemical bleaching and excessive oxalates in Yam To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Turkey Berry (Sundakkai) and Colocasia.
Colocasia
Check for Malachite Green dye and chemical growth enhancers in Colocasia (Taro) To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Yam (Elephant Foot Yam) and Mushrooms.
Mushrooms
Detect Formaldehyde treatment and heavy metals in Mushrooms To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Colocasia and Carrots.
Carrots
Detect artificial red dyes and chemical washing in Carrots To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Mushrooms and Drumstick (Moringa Pod).
Drumstick (Moringa Pod)
Detect artificial green coloring and excessive pesticides in Drumsticks To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Carrots and Turnip (Shalgam).
Turnip (Shalgam)
Detect artificial purple dyes and chemical bleaching in Turnips To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Drumstick (Moringa Pod) and Brussel Sprouts.
Brussel Sprouts
Detect artificial green coloring and pesticide residues in Brussel Sprouts To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Turnip (Shalgam) and Bottle Gourd (Lauki).
Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
Detect Oxytocin injections, Malachite Green dye, and Bitter Toxicity in Lauki To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Brussel Sprouts and Coriander Leaves (Cilantro).
Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
Detect copper sulfate spray and chemical freshness preservatives in coriander To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Bottle Gourd (Lauki) and Tomato.
Tomatillo
Check tomatillo ripeness and husk quality to avoid high solanine toxicity.
Jicama
Learn to prepare Jicama safely by removing its toxic skin, seeds, and leaves.
Spinach
Detect permethrin pesticide residues and bacterial contamination on Spinach.
Nopales
Inspect cactus pads (nopales) to safely remove microscopic spines (glochids) and avoid toxic wild look-alikes.
Grains (24)
Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas)
Detect Metanil Yellow dye and Khesari Dal in Toor Dal To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Chickpeas (Chana) and Moong Dal (Green Gram).
Moong Dal (Green Gram)
Detect Malachite Green dye and stone dust in Moong Dal To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas) and Urad Dal (Black Gram).
Urad Dal (Black Gram)
Detect artificial black coloring and mineral oil in Urad Dal To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Moong Dal (Green Gram) and Rice.
Rice
Detect urea, mineral oil, and stone dust in Rice To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Urad Dal (Black Gram) and Basmati Rice.
Basmati Rice
Detect artificial aroma and mixing of inferior grains in Basmati Rice To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Rice and Wheat Flour (Atta).
Wheat Flour (Atta)
Detect chalk powder and excessive bran in Wheat Flour To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Corn and Maida (Refined Flour).
Maida (Refined Flour)
Detect Alloxan and excessive bleaching in Maida To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Wheat Flour (Atta) and Besan (Gram Flour).
Besan (Gram Flour)
Detect Metanil Yellow dye and Khesari flour in Besan To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Maida (Refined Flour) and Coffee Powder.
Coffee Powder
Detect chicory and date seed powder in Coffee Powder To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Besan (Gram Flour) and Tea Leaves (Chai Patti).
Tea Leaves (Chai Patti)
Detect spent tea leaves, iron filings, and coal tar dyes in Tea To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Coffee Powder and Groundnut (Peanuts).
Groundnut (Peanuts)
Detect toxic Aflatoxin and artificial coloring in Peanuts To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Tea Leaves (Chai Patti) and Masoor Dal (Red Lentils).
Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)
Detect Metanil Yellow dye and stone dust in Masoor Dal To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Groundnut (Peanuts) and Rajma (Kidney Beans).
Rajma (Kidney Beans)
Detect artificial red coloring and stone dust in Rajma To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) and Ragi (Finger Millet).
Ragi (Finger Millet)
Detect artificial coloring and grit in Ragi (Finger Millet) To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Rajma (Kidney Beans) and Poha (Flattened Rice).
Poha (Flattened Rice)
Detect artificial yellow dye and heavy metals in Poha To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Ragi (Finger Millet) and Groundnut Oil (Peanut Oil).
Groundnut Oil (Peanut Oil)
Detect Argemone oil and cotton seed oil in Groundnut Oil To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Poha (Flattened Rice) and Oats.
Oats
Detect Glyphosate residues and starch fillers in Oats To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Chia Seeds and Mustard Oil.
Mustard Oil
Detect Argemone oil and rice bran oil adulteration in Mustard Oil To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Oats and Sago (Sabudana).
Sago (Sabudana)
Detect bleaching agents and talc in Sago pearls To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Mustard Oil and Chickpeas (Chana).
Chickpeas (Chana)
Detect Metanil Yellow dye and stone dust in Chickpeas To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Black Beans and Toor Dal (Pigeon Peas).
Sugar
Detect chalk powder and washing soda in granulated sugar To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Milk and Ghee (Clarified Butter).
Corn
Detect dangerous aflatoxin mold toxins and chemical preservation on Corn.
Chia Seeds
Check chia seeds purity to detect cheap basil or plantago seed adulteration and identify dangerous omega-3 rancidity.
Black Beans
Inspect black beans to detect dyed bean adulteration, test for proper cooking to destroy toxic lectins, and check freshness.
Spices (20)
Turmeric (Haldi)
Detect Metanil Yellow dye and lead chromate in Turmeric To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Star Anise and Chili Powder (Lal Mirch).
Chili Powder (Lal Mirch)
Detect brick dust and artificial red dyes in Chili Powder To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Dried Chili and Cumin Seeds (Jeera).
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Detect artificial coloring and grass seeds in Cumin Seeds To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Chili Powder (Lal Mirch) and Black Pepper (Whole).
Black Pepper (Whole)
Detect Papaya seeds and mineral oil coating in Black Pepper To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cumin Seeds (Jeera) and Salt.
Salt
Detect chalk powder and microplastics in Salt To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Black Pepper (Whole) and Ayurvedic Products.
Asafoetida (Hing)
Detect soapstone and starch in Asafoetida (Hing) To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Ayurvedic Products and Black Cumin (Kalonji).
Black Cumin (Kalonji)
Detect mineral oil coating and dyed seeds in Black Cumin To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Asafoetida (Hing) and Cardamom (Elaichi).
Cardamom (Elaichi)
Detect Malachite Green dye, exhausted seeds, and talc coating in Cardamom To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Black Cumin (Kalonji) and Tamarind.
Tamarind
Detect coal tar dyes and excessive salt in Tamarind paste and blocks To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cardamom (Elaichi) and Henna (Mehendi).
Henna (Mehendi)
Detect PPD and industrial dyes in Henna powder and cones To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Tamarind and Curry Leaves.
Curry Leaves
Detect artificial green coloring and excessive pesticides in Curry Leaves To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Henna (Mehendi) and Fennel Seeds (Saunf).
Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
Detect artificial green coloring and grit in Fennel Seeds To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Curry Leaves and Ginger.
Ginger
Detect acid washing and industrial sulfur in Ginger To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Fennel Seeds (Saunf) and Cinnamon (Dalchini).
Cinnamon (Dalchini)
Detect Cassia bark adulteration in cinnamon To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Ginger and Coriander Seeds (Dhania).
Coriander Seeds (Dhania)
Detect horse dung powder, ergot fungus, and sulfur bleaching in coriander seeds.
Mustard Seeds
Detect deadly argemone seeds mixed in mustard seeds To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Coriander Seeds (Dhania) and Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus).
Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)
Detect stone dust, sand, and morphine residue in Poppy Seeds To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Mustard Seeds and Saffron (Kesar).
Saffron (Kesar)
Detect fake threads, corn silk, and dye adulteration in Saffron To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus) and Star Anise.
Star Anise
Detect toxic Japanese Star Anise adulteration and mold in Star Anise To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Saffron (Kesar) and Turmeric (Haldi).
Dried Chili
Detect carcinogenic Sudan Red dye adulteration and hidden crevice mold in whole Dried Chili Peppers (Ancho, Guajillo, Chipotle).
Nuts & Dry Fruits (6)
Almonds
Detect chemical coating, bleaching, and fake almonds To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Peanuts and Cashew Nuts.
Cashew Nuts
Detect chemical whitening and oil coating in cashews To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Almonds and Raisins (Kishmish).
Raisins (Kishmish)
Detect Sulphur Dioxide and Mineral Oil in Golden Raisins To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cashew Nuts and Walnuts (Akhrot).
Walnuts (Akhrot)
Detect chemical bleaching, rancidity, and weight adulteration in walnuts To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Raisins (Kishmish) and Coconut Oil.
Peanut Butter
Detect carcinogenic aflatoxin mold, hydrogenated oil cuts, and starch/flour fillers in organic Peanut Butter.
Peanuts
Inspect for carcinogenic aflatoxin mold, chemical shell bleaching, and rancidity in raw or roasted Peanuts.
Dairy (9)
Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Detect Vanaspati, starch, and coal tar dyes in Ghee To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Sugar and Butter (Makkhan).
Butter (Makkhan)
Detect Vanaspati and Starch adulteration in Butter To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Cheese and Ghee (Clarified Butter).
Paneer (Cottage Cheese)
Detect starch and synthetic milk adulteration in paneer To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Butter (Makkhan) and Khoya (Mawa).
Khoya (Mawa)
Detect starch and urea in Khoya/Mawa To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Paneer (Cottage Cheese) and Ice Cream.
Ice Cream
Detect detergents and starch in Ice Cream To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Khoya (Mawa) and Egg.
Egg
Test for Salmonella safety, verify egg freshness using the cold water float test, and understand US egg washing and refrigeration requirements.
Jaggery (Gur)
Detect chalk powder and washing soda in jaggery To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Egg and Honey.
Milk
Detect Urea, detergent, and starch adulteration in milk To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Honey and Sugar.
Cheese
Detect starch/cellulose fillers in shredded cheese, verify melting purity, and identify toxic mold in Cheese.
Edible Oils (3)
Coconut Oil
Detect Mineral Oil and Argemone Oil adulteration in Coconut Oil To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Walnuts (Akhrot) and Sesame (Gingelly) Oil.
Sesame (Gingelly) Oil
Detect cheaper oil blending and colors in Sesame Oil To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Coconut Oil and Olive Oil.
Olive Oil
Up to 70% of olive oil sold as 'Extra Virgin' in the US fails purity tests — adulterated with sunflower, canola, soybean, or hazelnut oil.
Health Supplements (4)
Ayurvedic Products
Check for heavy metal contamination and proper processing in Ayurvedic medicines To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Salt and Asafoetida (Hing).
Honey
Detect sugar syrup, HFCS, and starch adulteration in honey To learn more about food safety tests and home adulteration detection, read our guides on Maple Syrup and Jaggery (Gur).
Maple Syrup
Detect high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar syrup, and artificial flavor adulteration in Maple Syrup.
Agave Syrup
Detect high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) adulteration and verify quality in organic Agave Syrup using viscosity and solubility tests.
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