About FoodClue

The story behind the app

Why we built FoodClue

IBS affects 10–15% of people worldwide — roughly 800 million individuals. Most spend months on elimination diets, manually tracking every meal in spreadsheets or paper journals, trying to figure out which foods make them feel terrible.

We built FoodClue because we believed AI could make this process dramatically faster and easier. Instead of handwriting food diaries for months, you take a photo. Instead of guessing at patterns, algorithms find them for you. Instead of 6 months of trial and error, you get actionable insights in about 14 days.

FoodClue is a wellness tool — not a medical device. We show patterns from your self-reported data to help you have better conversations with your healthcare provider. Every correlation we surface is observational, not diagnostic.

Our approach

AI-first, not manual-first

Claude Vision analyzes your meal photos to identify ingredients and flag trigger categories automatically. You review and confirm — the AI does the heavy lifting.

Evidence-based methodology

Our correlation algorithm is based on established IBS research, including the ACG 2021 clinical guidelines and FODMAP studies from Monash University. We require minimum 3 exposures and 15%+ above baseline before flagging a trigger.

Privacy by design

Your health data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never sell or share your personal information. You can export or delete all your data at any time.

The team

FoodClue is built by a small team passionate about using AI to solve real health problems. We combine expertise in software engineering, machine learning, and digital health product design.

JK
John Kim
Founder & Developer

Full-stack engineer with experience building AI-powered applications. Focused on making health technology accessible and intuitive for everyday use.

Our commitment

  • Transparency: We always explain how our analysis works and its limitations
  • No calorie counting: FoodClue focuses solely on trigger identification, not weight management
  • Medical responsibility: We clearly state that FoodClue is not a substitute for professional medical advice
  • Data ownership: Your data belongs to you, and you can export or delete it anytime
  • Continuous improvement: Our algorithms get better as the science evolves

Contact us

Have questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries? We'd love to hear from you.

Email: support@foodclue.app
Response time: Within 24 hours on business days
Website: foodclue.app
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