HalalChecker AI: The Halal Food Scanner App for Muslims

The Challenge of Finding Halal Food

For Muslims living in non-Muslim countries, grocery shopping can be a frustrating experience. While halal-certified products exist, they are often limited to specialty stores or specific aisles. The reality is that most mainstream grocery stores like Walmart, Target, Costco, or Whole Foods do not have dedicated halal sections.

This leaves millions of Muslims in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Singapore, and Australia facing the same question every time they shop: Is this product halal?

Reading ingredient lists helps, but it requires knowledge of which ingredients are halal, haram, or questionable. Some ingredients like gelatin, glycerin, or mono and diglycerides can come from either plant or animal sources. Without contacting the manufacturer directly, it is often impossible to know for certain.

Introducing HalalChecker AI

HalalChecker AI is a mobile app designed to solve this exact problem. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze food products and determine their halal status, even when there is no halal logo on the packaging.

The app is built by Muslims, for Muslims. It understands the nuances of halal dietary requirements and provides instant analysis while you shop.

How It Works

HalalChecker AI offers three ways to check if a product is halal:

1. Scan Ingredients

Take a photo of the ingredients list on any packaged food product. The AI uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read the ingredients and analyzes each one individually. Within seconds, you get a detailed breakdown showing which ingredients are halal, which are haram, and which require further investigation.

2. Check Product

Take a photo of the product itself. The AI identifies the product and searches online databases for information about its halal status. This is useful for products where the ingredient list is not easily accessible or when you want a quick check before picking up the item.

3. Scan Barcode

Scan the barcode on any packaged product. The app looks up the product in its database and provides halal status information. If the product has been scanned before, results are cached for faster future lookups.

Why Use HalalChecker AI

• No halal logo required: Check products that do not have official halal certification
• Instant results: Get answers in seconds while standing in the grocery aisle
• Ingredient-level analysis: Understand exactly which ingredients are concerning and why
• Works offline: Previously scanned products are cached for offline access
• Multiple schools of thought: The app considers different Islamic jurisprudence perspectives

Pricing

HalalChecker AI offers a free tier with 2 scans per month, which is enough to try the app and see how it works. For regular grocery shoppers, the monthly plan at $4.99 per month provides unlimited scans. The annual plan at $29.99 per year offers the best value for committed users.

Important Considerations

HalalChecker AI is designed for packaged grocery products. It is not intended for checking restaurant food, as restaurant dishes involve preparation methods and cross-contamination concerns that cannot be assessed through an app.

The app provides AI-assisted analysis, not religious certification. While the technology is highly accurate, it should be used as a helpful tool rather than a replacement for official halal certification bodies. When in doubt about a product, consulting with a knowledgeable scholar remains the best approach.

Download HalalChecker AI

HalalChecker AI is available for both iOS and Android devices. Join thousands of Muslims who are making informed food choices every day.