NHS Food Scanner is an Android app developed by the Department of Health and Social Care Digital. It is a free app that helps users make healthier food and drink choices by scanning the barcode of the product. The app shows the nutritional content of the product, including the number of sugar cubes, salt sachets, and saturated fat lumps. The app also uses augmented reality to bring the nutritional content of the product to life in front of the user's eyes. The app is continuously improving, and more products are being added to the database all the time.

The app is based on the most widespread data available, and the nutrient data is supplied by Brand Bank and Food Switch. The app is easy to use, and the interface is simple and user-friendly. Users can search for products by name or barcode and get instant access to the nutritional content of the product. The app is an excellent tool for those looking to make healthier food choices and is a must-have for anyone looking to take control of their health.