openfoodfacts

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Open Food Facts API Skill

This skill provides access to the Open Food Facts database - a global, crowd-sourced food products database with strong European coverage.

Key Features

  • Global coverage: Products from 150+ countries, with strong European presence
  • No API key required: Free to use for basic queries
  • Barcode lookup: Look up products by EAN/UPC barcode
  • Multi-language support: Product data available in many languages
  • Real-time data: Community-maintained with frequent updates

Important Limitations

Packaged Products Only: Open Food Facts only contains products with barcodes (EAN/UPC). This means:

  • ✅ Packaged foods: soft drinks, chocolate, bread, frozen meals, etc.
  • ❌ Fresh produce without packaging: meat from the butcher, loose vegetables, fresh seafood
  • ❌ Generic ingredients: "apples", "chicken breast", "rice" (unless packaged by a brand)
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Apr 16, 2026
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