Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ultra-processed food and sugar detox.
What is classed as ultra processed food?
Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are industrial formulations typically made with 5 or more ingredients. Think emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, and preservatives. Stuff you'd never use at home. Common examples include soft drinks, packaged snacks, instant noodles, and reconstituted meat products. BerryPure scans any food label and tells you if a product is ultra-processed.
Is there an ultra processed food scanner app?
Yes. BerryPure is a dedicated ultra processed food scanner app for iOS. Point your camera at any food label and BerryPure breaks down the ingredients, flags harmful additives, gives a purity score, and suggests healthier alternatives. Download it and get a free scan to try it out.
How does the sugar detox plan work?
You get a 60-day foundation program built to help you quit sugar and ultra-processed foods for good. Inside, you'll follow targeted 7-Day Detox cycles that reboot your taste buds, help you push through withdrawal, and break the sugar addiction cycle.
Why is a 60-day foundation important?
Because a 3-day detox doesn't work. Your body needs time to actually reset. A 60-day window lets you fully detox from ultra-processed ingredients, while the repeating 7-day patterns keep you on track without burning out.
What is a list of ultra processed foods to avoid?
The big ones: soft drinks, energy drinks, packaged crisps, instant noodles, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, mass-produced bread, sugary cereals, flavoured yoghurts, and ready meals. But honestly, it's hard to keep track. That's why we built BerryPure. Just scan the label and we'll tell you.
Is wine ultra processed?
Most cheap wines are. Mass-produced wines often contain added sugars, artificial colours, flavour enhancers, and preservatives like sulfites beyond what occurs naturally. A good rule: if it's under $10 and tastes sweet, it's probably been heavily processed. BerryPure can help you check what's really in your food and drinks.
Is cheese ultra processed?
Real cheese made from milk, salt, and enzymes is not ultra-processed. But cheese slices, spray cheese, and most "cheese flavoured" products are. They're loaded with emulsifiers, stabilisers, and artificial flavours. If the label lists more than 5 ingredients, scan it with BerryPure.
Is BerryPure a Yuka alternative?
BerryPure works differently. Apps like Yuka rely on product databases that go stale fast because companies change their ingredients all the time. BerryPure scans the actual ingredient list on the label in front of you, so you always get accurate results. On top of that, you get a purity score, healthier swap suggestions, a built-in shopping list, and an optional sugar detox plan.
How much does BerryPure cost?
BerryPure is free to download and you get a free scan to try it out. After that, we offer affordable plans so you can keep scanning and tracking what you eat.