Category: Consumer tech

With over 55 million users in 12 countries, the Yuka app has become a popular tool for health-conscious shoppers. But just how accurate is the Yuka app's rating system when it comes to evaluating the healthiness of food and personal care products?

Around 60% of Yuka's food score is based on nutritional quality, which is one reason why doesn't Yuka rate things high in protein by default. The app's final score results from a complex balance of nutritional factors, additives, and a product's organic status.