Can BasketBalance check additives and ingredients?

BasketBalance can show ingredient notes, additive notes and nutrition or non-food checks when those details are available in the product record.

Does BasketBalance replace reading the label?

No. Always check the product pack, warnings, allergen information and retailer page before buying, consuming or using a product.

Does price comparison work for every item?

Price comparison and price watch features are expanding as live retailer data and connected feeds become available.

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Q: Is BasketBalance free?

Yes. Product search and barcode scanning stay free. A free account is only needed when you want to save products and lists across devices.

Q: What products can I check?

You can search or scan food, toiletries, baby products and household essentials where product data is available.

Scan a barcode or search a product. BasketBalance turns ingredients, additives, nutrition and available price information into a quicker, clearer check.

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When product data is incomplete, BasketBalance says so. It does not turn missing information into a confident score.

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Is BasketBalance free?

Yes. Product search and barcode scanning are free. An account is only needed for saved products, lists and price watches.

What can I check?

Food, toiletries, baby products and household essentials where product information is available.

Does it replace the label?

No. Always check the current pack, allergens, warnings and retailer information before buying or using a product.

Why are some products not scored?

BasketBalance withholds a score when the available data is incomplete, implausible or cannot be verified confidently.

Does price comparison cover every product?

Not yet. Price evidence appears only where connected or community data is available.

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