Our Vision
A world where everyone can easily understand what they eat, without language or technical barriers.
Our Mission
Democratize access to clear, scientifically accurate nutritional information.
Our Values
Transparency
Every calculation is visible and clearly explained.
Ethics
We don't recommend products based on commercial agreements, but only based on quality.
Innovation
We use the latest artificial intelligence technologies.
Accessibility
Nutritional information understandable by everyone, regardless of expertise.
Scientific Rigor
We base every evaluation on scientific evidence and official guidelines.
Personalization
Results adapted to each user's specific needs.
How to Read Food Labels
Nutrition Facts Table (European Format)
| Nutrients | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1500 kJ / 350 kcal | 450 kJ / 105 kcal |
| Fat | 12 g | 3,6 g |
| of which saturates | 3 g | 0,9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 18 g |
| of which sugars | 30 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 6 g | 1,8 g |
| Protein | 15 g | 4,5 g |
| Salt | 0,5 g | 0,15 g |
Serving size: 30g
Servings per container: ~10
* Reference Intake (RI) values are based on a daily diet of 2000 kcal.
How to Read the Table
- Per 100g: Values are normalized per 100g of product, allowing direct comparison between similar foods.
- Per Serving: Indicates the nutritional value of a single serving, useful for calculating daily intake.
- Energy: Total caloric intake, expressed in both kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal).
- Fat: Includes all types of lipids, with particular attention to saturated fats.
- Sugars: Includes both natural and added sugars. WHO recommends limiting intake to less than 5% of total energy intake.
- Fiber: Essential for intestinal health. A daily intake of at least 25g is recommended.
- Salt: Salt content is calculated by multiplying sodium content by 2.5. WHO recommends less than 5g per day.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (114g)
4 servings per container
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Nutrition Facts Labels (USA Format)
- Serving Size: Indicates the amount of food typically consumed in one sitting. All values refer to this amount.
- Calories: Total energy intake of the serving. The FDA uses a 2,000 calorie diet as a reference.
- Nutrients: Listed in order of importance for public health, with particular attention to saturated fats, sodium, and fiber.
- % Daily Value: Indicates how much the serving contributes to the recommended daily intake of that nutrient in a 2,000 calorie diet.
- Footnote: Explains that daily values may be higher or lower depending on individual calorie needs.
Guidelines Used
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) establishes the Reference Intake (RI) values we use:
These values represent the recommended daily intake for an average adult.
- AR (Average Requirement): the nutrient level that is adequate for most people.
- PRI (Population Reference Intake): the intake that meets the nutritional needs of almost all healthy members of a population.
- AI (Adequate Intake): the observed or approximated intake assumed to be adequate.
- RI (Reference Intake): values previously used, now replaced by AR and PRI.
- UL (Tolerable Upper Intake Level): the maximum intake that does not pose health risks.
Source: EFSA Website
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides global recommendations:
WHO guidelines are fundamental for preventing non-communicable chronic diseases.
- Sugars: less than 5% of total energy intake (about 25g/day).
- Total fats: less than 30% of total energy intake.
- Type of fats: favor unsaturated fats over saturated ones.
- Saturated fats: less than 10% of total energy intake.
- Trans fats: less than 1% of total energy intake, ideally zero.
- Salt: less than 5g per day (equivalent to less than 2g of sodium).
Source: WHO Website - Healthy Diet
Personalization
Luminatens adapts scores based on user profile, considering age, gender, and specific health conditions such as allergies and intolerances.
Categorization Thresholds
Our algorithms classify foods using thresholds defined by EFSA and WHO. Click on individual elements of the nutritional table to understand how they are evaluated in the context of a balanced diet.
Our Story
January 2024
Project ideation after analyzing the difficulties parents face in understanding food labels.
March 2024
First prototype of the nutritional analysis algorithm based on EFSA guidelines.
May 2024
User interface development and integration with artificial intelligence for label recognition.
July 2024
Closed beta launch with a group of 500 testers to validate analysis accuracy.
September 2024
First version of the app published on the Google Play Store.
December 2024
Reached 10,000 active users and introduced the personalized profiles system.
Transparency and Reliability
We believe in total transparency about how our app works and how scores are calculated.
Data Sources
Our analyses are based exclusively on data entered by users and information present on food labels. We don't use external product databases, ensuring results are always related to the specific scanned product.
The Algorithms
Scores are calculated by applying formulas defined by EFSA and WHO. Each score is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the factors that influence it.
Privacy
User data is treated in full compliance with GDPR. Scans are saved locally on the user's device, who can choose to sync them with their account.
Conflicts of Interest
Luminatens is funded exclusively by users through premium subscriptions. We don't accept payments from food manufacturers to influence the scores of their products.