Processing clarity
Yes / No / Can't tell, with a clear why.
When NordicScan has enough evidence, it can show a neutral ultra-processed answer, a NOVA-aligned level, and key drivers. If not, it can say Can't tell instead of guessing.
Features
Proof for the moments when a quick scan is not enough.
NordicScan is built for store-aisle decisions: scan a product, see what matters, and understand why the app is confident or cautious. The goal is not just a score. It is a clearer next step.
Successful scan
Processing insight
Recall checks
120+ tags
Photo fallback
See the full picture
Score, recall status, processing insight, and filters are designed to stay in one clear result view.
Trust the limits
If evidence is missing, NordicScan can show Can't tell instead of pretending certainty.
Keep moving when a barcode fails
Users can send product photos for analysis and continue scanning while the result is prepared.
Placeholder state for M4: a product is found immediately, with the score, processing insight, recall status, and tags visible in one result.
Differentiators
What NordicScan adds beyond a single number.
The experience is designed around the practical questions shoppers ask in real time: Is this ultra-processed? Why? Does it match my filters? Is there a recall? What happens if the barcode is missing?
Recall context
Recall checks stay visible at a glance.
When possible, NordicScan checks whether the scanned product matches recall data and surfaces a simple status. Coverage can vary by region and source availability.
120+ tags
Filters that map to how people actually shop.
Tags can cover diet, allergens, additives, sensitivities, packaging, and more so users can compare options without digging through labels every time.
Fallback path
No dead end when a barcode is missing.
The fallback path can ask for front-of-package and ingredients photos, start analysis, and let the user keep browsing while the result is prepared.
State story
Four product moments that show how the app works.
These placeholders are intentionally lightweight, but each one is mapped to a real product state the marketing site should explain clearly.
01 Successful scan
The main result puts the decision-critical context in one place.
A good product result should feel immediately useful: score summary, processing signal, recall status, and tags without forcing the user to hunt for context.
- Designed for one-handed, aisle-speed reading.
- Recall status is present, not buried in a later screen.
- Tags and compare actions stay close to the initial result.
Result view placeholder: the happy path combines score, recall status, processing insight, and tags.
02 Result interpretation
Processing insight is framed as proof, not hype.
NordicScan's premium moment is the explanation layer. The user should see whether the app can support a clear answer, what level was assigned, and which signals drove it.
- Yes / No / Can't tell remains the top-level decision aid.
- The NOVA-aligned level adds context without becoming a health claim.
- The breakdown view explains the evidence and the limits.
Interpretation placeholder: the app can explain a processing result or admit when the barcode does not include enough evidence.
03 Barcode not found
The fallback path should feel calm, not broken.
When a barcode is not recognized, the experience should switch from scanning to guided capture instead of dumping the user into an error state.
- Ask for the front of package and the ingredients panel.
- Explain why both photos are useful before the user uploads them.
- Keep the copy practical and reassuring, not technical.
Fallback placeholder: if the barcode is missing, the next best step is explicit and low-friction.
04 Analysis ready in minutes
Photo analysis should return value without interrupting the shopping trip.
The product story is stronger when the site explains that analysis can continue in the background. The user should know they can keep scanning, then return when the new result is ready.
- Show analysis progress in plain language.
- Tell the user when the result is ready and what will be included.
- Preserve the same cautious logic: if evidence is thin, NordicScan can still show Can't tell.
Analysis placeholder: photo review runs in the background so the shopping flow does not stop.
120+ tags
Search and filter by what matters to you.
Tags can cover diet and lifestyle, allergens, additives, processing signals, packaging, and more. Use them to narrow options quickly in a crowded aisle.
This is a marketing preview UI. In the app, tags are applied using product data, claims, category context, and other available evidence.
Important
Processing is one layer of context, not a medical verdict.
NordicScan is designed to present shopping context neutrally. Results are informational and not medical advice. Recall coverage and ingredient evidence can vary by region, barcode data, and label availability.