How to Download, install and use FoodSwitch on your Windows Computer

At the moment, FoodSwitch is not available for direct download on a computer. However, you can use emulators to run it on PC. The downside is that using FoodSwitch with an emulator might slow down your computer's performance.

Learn how to use FoodSwitch on your computer in these 5 simple steps:

Download and install the BlueStacks App Player on your computer. Do so Here >>
Once installed, open the software and sign in using your Google account.
On the program's search bar, Search for FoodSwitch on the in-built Play Store. On the FoodSwitch app page, Click the install button.
Once your FoodSwitch has been installed, click the "All apps" button to access all your applications on the emulator
You will then see the FoodSwitch app. Click to run the app. Using this method, you can now enjoy your other favorite Health & Fitness application on a Windows PC

About FoodSwitch

Developer Description

Packaged foods can be surprisingly high in salt, saturated fat, added sugar and kilojoules/calories. FoodSwitch has a database of packaged foods to help you identify those that are better for you. In three simple steps, FoodSwitch can help you towards better health by reducing the salt, fat and sugar in your diet: 1. Scan barcodes of packaged foods with your camera; 2. See simple nutrition information on the food you’ve scanned; 3. See similar foods that are healthier based on established nutrition criteria. 4. Identify Vegetarian products easily. 5. Compare up to 10 similar products at a time FoodSwitch comes with handy filters to suit different health needs: - FoodSwitch Classic is for anyone looking to make generally healthier food choices. - SaltSwitch has been designed to help people lower their salt intake and is great for people with, or being treated for, high blood pressure. - GlutenSwitch is great for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance who are looking for gluten-free products. - FatSwitch has been designed to help people with, or being treated for, high cholesterol - EnergySwitch can help people choose foods lower in kilojoules/calories - SugarSwitch helps people choose healthier foods with less total sugar Features: - You can view the nutrition information in two modes: 1. Health Star Ratings – shows the overall healthiness of a product from 0.5 to 5 stars; the higher the star rating, the healthier the food. 2. Traffic Light Labels – if a product is low (green), medium (amber) or high (red) for salt, sugar, fat and saturated fat; - Save your healthy favourites on personalised lists. - Help us track the food supply by sending us pictures of new foods. Download the app today and find out for yourself why respected health organisations around the world like FoodSwitch! FoodSwitch is owned and operated by The George Institute for Global Health and was first developed to help Australians make healthier food choices. For more information about FoodSwitch and answers to commonly asked questions, visit https://www.georgeinstitute.org/projects/foodswitch. You can also follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodSwitch/ Please don't forget to rate our app on the Store. Your feedback is important to us and will help us to make improvements.