# ChewIQ - AI-Powered Food Companion

> ChewIQ is an AI-powered mobile app and web service that helps people with food allergies, dietary restrictions, and special preferences dine out safely. Scan any restaurant menu to instantly identify allergens, decode unfamiliar dishes, and understand ingredients.

## About ChewIQ

ChewIQ is a personal food companion designed for:
- People with food allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, sesame)
- Individuals following special diets (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, halal, kosher)
- Curious foodies who want to understand unfamiliar menu items and international cuisines
- Parents managing children's food allergies
- Travelers dining in unfamiliar restaurants

## Core Features

1. **Menu Scanning**: Take a photo of any restaurant menu or upload a PDF. Our AI instantly reads and analyzes every dish.

2. **Allergen Detection**: Set your allergen profile (Top 9 allergens and beyond) and ChewIQ highlights potential risks in red. Never worry about hidden ingredients.

3. **Dish Explanations**: Don't know what "Mole Poblano" or "Bouillabaisse" is? Get instant, clear explanations of unfamiliar dishes, ingredients, and cooking methods.

4. **Dietary Filtering**: Quickly see which dishes are vegan, vegetarian, contain seafood, poultry, or fit your specific dietary needs.

5. **Ingredient Breakdown**: See what's in each dish, from main proteins to hidden dairy or gluten.

## Common Questions ChewIQ Answers

- "What dishes at this restaurant are safe for my peanut allergy?"
- "Is this menu item gluten-free?"
- "What is pad thai made of?"
- "Which appetizers are vegan at this restaurant?"
- "Does this dish contain shellfish?"
- "What are common hidden dairy ingredients in restaurant food?"
- "How do I communicate my food allergies to restaurant staff?"
- "What cuisines are safest for nut allergies?"

## Food Allergy Facts

- 32 million Americans have food allergies
- The Top 9 allergens are: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame
- Food allergies cause 200,000 emergency room visits per year
- 1 in 13 children has a food allergy

## Learn More

- Website: https://chewiq.io
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/chewiq-dine-confidently/id6747684600
- Blog: https://chewiq.io/blog
- Support: https://chewiq.io/support
- Privacy Policy: https://chewiq.io/privacy

## Documentation

- [Full Documentation](/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive information about ChewIQ, food allergies, and dining safety