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Open Food Facts Connector for AI agents.

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Get instant nutritional data and allergen info for millions of global food products.

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Why people use Open Food Facts

Open Food Facts for Accurate Food Nutrition Data

This Connector removes that friction entirely. Your agent can pull the full profile of a product in seconds. You get the Nutri-Score, NOVA group, and allergen warnings delivered directly to your chat, saving hours of research.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
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  • Cursor
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  • Windsurf

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to a global food database without manual searching.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

  1. Real-world use case 01

    Building a vegan meal planner

    A developer asks the agent to find vegan protein bars with an 'A' Nutri-Score to populate a healthy snack list.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Checking snack ingredients

    A parent asks the agent to see if a specific snack contains dairy or soy to keep their child safe.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Comparing soda brands

    A user wants to know the NOVA group and sugar content of different soda brands in the database to make a choice.

Complete set · 2capabilities

The complete Open Food Facts capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Open Food Facts.

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2 capabilities in this set.

Part of 2 available through Open Food Facts.

  1. 01 Capability

    Scan food barcode

    Use this to get a full nutritional and allergen profile for any product by its EAN or UPC code. It provides instant clarity on what's inside a package.

  2. 02 Capability

    Search food products

    Use this to find specific food items in the global database by name, brand, or category. It's great for finding alternatives or checking brand details.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Open Food Facts to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Open Food Facts from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Claude · Web + desktop

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Connector URL · ready to paste

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LG3ZHHgVTtLIU6dOuJkWSmnSrrPLS1XRE1EcLcmB/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Open Food Facts, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Open Food Facts for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Open Food Facts can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for health tech developers, dietitians, and grocery enthusiasts who need accurate, real-time food data without the manual headache of scraping labels.

01

Health App Developer

Building a meal planner that needs to pull accurate calorie and allergen data for thousands of items.

02

Registered Dietitian

Quickly checking the NOVA score or Nutri-Score of products to give patients better food choices.

03

Grocery Shopper

Someone who wants to scan barcodes to instantly see if a product contains hidden ingredients like dairy or gluten.

Build the capability set

Add more capabilities.

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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01 2 capabilities

Open Food Facts

Access the world's largest open food database. retrieve nutrition facts, ingredients, and environmental scores for millions of products.

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02 2 capabilities

API Ninjas Nutrition

Fast, NLP-powered food nutrition analysis. type any food description and get instant calorie, protein, fat, carb, fiber, and sugar data.

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03 2 capabilities

Nutritionix

Analyze food nutrition from natural language using the industry-leading NLP engine. type any meal description and get instant, precise calorie and macro data.

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04 6 capabilities

FatSecret Platform

Manage your nutritional research. audit food records and recipes via AI.

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05 4 capabilities

Open Food Facts API

Search food products. audit nutrition, barcode, and categories via AI.

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06 2 capabilities

USDA FoodData Central

Access the gold standard in nutrition data. 300,000+ foods with scientific-grade nutrient profiles from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep Open Food Facts connected.

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Before you connect

Questions about Open Food Facts.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What can I do with the Open Food Facts MCP?

You can use it to pull nutritional data, Nutri-Scores, and allergen information for millions of packaged food products. It's great for building health apps or quickly checking what's in your groceries.

How can I check for allergens in my groceries?

Just provide the barcode of the product to your agent. It will pull the full allergen warning list, including things like dairy, nuts, and soy, so you can see what's inside instantly.

Can this Connector find products from other countries?

Yes, it connects to a global database with over 2 million products from more than 150 countries, making it useful for international food data.

What is a Nutri-Score and how does this Connector show it?

The Nutri-Score is a nutritional quality grade from A to E. This Connector retrieves that score directly from the database so you can see how healthy a product is at a glance.

How do I use this for a vegan diet?

You can ask your agent to search for specific vegan products or check the ingredient lists of items you're considering to ensure they meet your dietary needs.

Can I search for products by brand name?

Yes, you can search the entire global database by brand, name, or category to find specific items or compare different products from the same company.

What is Nutri-Score?

Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack nutrition label that rates food products from A (healthiest) to E (least healthy). It's widely used across Europe and helps consumers make informed dietary choices at a glance.

What is the NOVA classification?

The NOVA classification assigns a score from 1 to 4 depending on how much a food is processed. 1 means unprocessed/minimally processed foods, while 4 indicates ultra-processed food and drink products.

Is the allergen data reliable?

The allergen data is derived from product labels uploaded by contributors. While extensive, you should always double-check physical packaging for severe allergies as formulations can change.

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