Food Additive Lens: An on-device AI application for real-time science-based consumer education on food additives using retrieval-augmented generation

Key Points

• The research aims to develop an AI application that provides science-based information on food additives to consumers in real-time.
• Developed an on-device AI application using retrieval-augmented generation techniques.
• Focused on real-time consumer education regarding food additives.
• Analyzed consumer responses to the application and its effectiveness in countering misinformation.
• Reported significant improvements in consumer understanding of food additive safety.
• Consumer engagement increased, with many expressing reduced anxiety about artificial ingredients.