Can GutPal read restaurant menus accurately?

Yes. The AI reads standard restaurant menus with 95%+ accuracy. It identifies dishes, ingredients, and cooking methods. For any dish flagged as "Limit," verify with your server about cross-contamination.

Does it work with all restaurants?

GutPal works with any physical menu — diner menus, fine dining, chains, food trucks. If the menu has text, the camera can read it.

What if my trigger foods aren't listed?

You customize your profile when you set up the app. Add any foods, ingredients, or conditions you react to. GutPal scores every dish against your exact profile.

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Eat Out Confidently With IBS — Restaurant Menu Safety Guide

Eating out with IBS means anxiety. You can't see the ingredients. The waiter doesn't know. You guess and pay for it later. GutPal changes this — point your camera at any menu, get instant Safe/Limit/Avoid verdicts for every dish.

Eat Out Without Worry

Why Restaurant Eating is Hardest for IBS

Restaurant kitchens use hidden oils, sauces, and ingredients you can't see. You can't ask for a full ingredient list. Dishes have no nutrition facts. Even "safe" meals can trigger you because you don't know what's inside.

GutPal Reads the Menu for You

Open the app, point your camera at the menu, and AI reads every dish. It checks ingredients against your IBS profile (FODMAP, trigger foods, allergies) and scores each dish: Safe, Limit, or Avoid. No manual searching. No guessing.

Build Confidence to Eat Out

When you know which dishes are safe before you order, eating out stops being stressful. You can enjoy the meal instead of worrying. GutPal lets you eat socially again — without the anxiety or flare-ups.