Welcome to Open Food Facts!
Open Food Facts is a free, open-source app that allows you to scan barcodes of food products to access comprehensive information about their nutritional values, ingredients, allergens, carbon footprint, and packaging. With over 3 million products in its database, the app helps users make informed decisions about the food they purchase and consume. It provides crucial health-related information such as Nutri-Score, NOVA score, and environmental impacts, encouraging transparency in the food industry. Open Food Facts is built on community contributions, so users can actively add and improve product data to make the database even more extensive. Download Open Food Facts now!
Key Features of Open Food Facts:- Barcode Scanning & Product Discovery:
Scan barcodes of food items to instantly view detailed product information such as nutritional scores, ingredients, allergens, and environmental impact. This feature helps you quickly assess the healthiness of any product before buying it.
- Nutri-Score & NOVA Classification:
The Nutri-Score is a nutritional score (A-E) that rates a product's health quality, while the NOVA score (1-4) ranks the degree of food processing. This helps you identify healthier, less processed options.
- Community-Driven Database:
Open Food Facts relies on volunteers to add product data, pictures, and nutritional information, ensuring that the database is constantly updated and improved. You can also contribute by adding products from your fridge or pantry.
- Allergen & Dietary Filters:
The app helps you identify allergens such as milk, nuts, gluten, and soy. You can filter products based on dietary preferences like vegan, vegetarian, halal, or kosher.
- Carbon Footprint & Sustainability Insights:
Open Food Facts provides information on the environmental impact of food products, including carbon footprint and packaging waste. This helps you make more sustainable choices to reduce your ecological footprint.
Top 5 FAQs for Open Food Facts:How do I scan food products with the app?
Simply open the app, click on the barcode icon, and scan the barcode on the product. The app will immediately display detailed information such as nutritional content, ingredients, and allergen information.
Can I contribute data if the product isn’t in the database?
Yes! Open Food Facts is a collaborative platform. If you don’t find a product in the database, you can add it by uploading photos of the product’s packaging, ingredients, and other relevant information.
What is the Nutri-Score, and how is it calculated?
The Nutri-Score is a nutritional rating system that evaluates the healthiness of a food product based on its nutrient content, such as fat, sugar, salt, and fiber. It provides a letter grade from A (healthiest) to E (least healthy).
How does the NOVA classification work?
The NOVA classification categorizes food products into four groups based on the level of food processing. Group 1 represents unprocessed foods, while Group 4 includes ultra-processed foods. This helps consumers avoid heavily processed foods and opt for fresher, healthier options.
Is my personal data safe when using Open Food Facts?
Yes, Open Food Facts is privacy-conscious. The app does not collect or share personal data. You can use the app anonymously, and any data you contribute is voluntary. You can also export your scan history if desired.
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https://github.com/openfoodfacts/smooth-app/releases
v1.0.72——20 Feb 2025
Big release:
- The photo gallery and contribution has been completely redesigned;
- You can now scan and add cosmetics, pet food or other products;
- Cases where your contributions didn't appear immediately have been squashed;
- The product and the scan page have been redesigned;
- You can customize and reorder the quick actions bar.
