A collaborative food database providing a free API and web interface for global nutritional transparency. It utilizes a Perl-based backend to manage millions of crowdsourced product records and ingredients.
Tech Stack
HTMLBackend & Auth
Why openfoodfacts-server?
• Massive global crowdsourced dataset
• Robust multi-language support
• Extensive API documentation
Limitations
• Legacy Perl codebase
• Steep learning curve for contributors
• Resource-intensive self-hosting
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
1,711
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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