# Tallow: Seed Oil Food Scanner

> Scan barcodes for lab-tested, personalized ingredient scores you can trust.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.schmidlkofer.tallow](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.schmidlkofer.tallow)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.schmidlkofer.tallow`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Schmidlkofer Development
- **Category:** FOOD\_AND\_DRINK
- **Downloads:** 1,062
- **Rating:** 4.82 / 5 (140 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2026-08-02
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 101 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schmidlkofer.tallow)
- **Website:** [https://tallow.app](https://tallow.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://tallow.app/privacy](https://tallow.app/privacy)

## Description

**Tallow** scans grocery barcodes and translates ingredient labels into plain-English insights. See a 0–100 product score, line-by-line scoring explanations, color-coded ingredients, nutrition facts, NOVA processing levels, packaging considerations, organic certification credits, and healthier product swaps. Premium unlocks product scores, breakdowns, search, category browsing, and score filters.

Tallow also includes independently tested contaminant results where available, customizable standards for seed oils, artificial ingredients, ultra-processing, sugar, carbohydrates, and packaging, plus a stricter Kid-Safe Mode. Track products in your pantry, build scanning streaks, earn badges, and explore a community restaurant map with ratings for seed oils, additives, plastics, and premade food. Barcode scanning, ingredient details, nutrition information, pantry tracking, badges, and the restaurant map are included at no cost.

## Rankings

- #1,138,824 — Overall
- #44 — Food and drink (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.schmidlkofer.tallow.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.schmidlkofer.tallow)