Free
Scan anything
Every user can scan barcodes, see scores, read ingredient breakdowns, and view better choices. No paywall on the basics.
Sovereignty
No brand pays to be scored. No advertiser decides what you see.
Sláinte is independent by design. We don't take money from food, supplement or cosmetic brands to influence scores, and we don't let advertisers bury products they don't want you to compare.
This page explains how we keep the lights on while keeping the score honest.
The promise
What independence means here
A score is only useful if you can trust it. These are the rules we follow.
- Scores are generated by our methodology, not by a marketing team.
- Brands cannot pay to remove, hide, or improve their product rating.
- Better-choice suggestions are based on category and score, not sponsorship.
- We publish our scoring methodology so anyone can challenge it.
- Product data comes from public databases, verified catalogues, and user-submitted labels.
Business model
How we make money
Free scanning for everyone. Premium features for people who want more depth.
Premium
Deeper insights
History, trends, personalised recommendations, and advanced filters for people managing specific health goals.
Never
Sponsored scores
We do not sell placement in search results, boost scores for partners, or accept affiliate deals that compromise rankings.
What we won't do
Sell scores
A number on a packet is not a billboard. Brands cannot buy a higher Sláinte Score.
Hide unfavourable results
If a popular product scores badly, it scores badly. We won't suppress it.
Gate the truth
The methodology is public. The thresholds are public. The data sources are shown on every product page.
Scare you for clicks
We explain risk in context. No doom-mongering, no miracle-food promises.
Hold us to it
If you ever see something that looks like paid placement or a manipulated score, tell us. Independence is a commitment, not a one-time decision.