India Food Stats

Alka-Seltzer was developed by Maurice Treneer and launched in 1931. It was marketed for relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, stomach ache, indigestion, acid reflux, and hangovers while neutralizing excess stomach acid. The original effervescent formula had aspirin as its main active ingredient. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is not required to produce the effervescent action of Alka-Seltzer; the effervescence is produced by the baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and citric acid reacting to form sodium citrate and carbon dioxide gas. citric acid + sodium bicarbonate → water + carbon  dioxide + sodium citrate The carbon dioxide bubbles are what cause the effervescence. The effervescent antacid and pain reliever brand is owned by Bayer since 1978. In 2017, Bayer decided to reformulate certain Alka-Seltzer effervescent products to remove the pain reliever, and related indications, in order to focus exclusively on occasional heartburn and upset stomach ...

Reponha  is a web application developed by Abel Dias of Brazil to help manage home inventory.  It uses product data from Open Food Facts, Open Product and Open Beauty Facts.

NYAM is a UK food health scanner app created by Tyrone Tapper that gives a personalised health score for packaged foods based on nutrition, processing, additives, and pesticide risk. It is designed to help users make quicker, more informed food choices without relying on marketing claims. Main features Personalised health scores for food products using Open Food Facts as the foundational data source Side-by-side comparison of any two products. Additive Risk Database Barcode scanning with offline support. Receipt and basket analysis for full-shop review. AI-powered product and shop reviews. Pricing The site lists a free tier and a Premium plan at £1.99 per month or £13.99 per year, with a 30-day free trial and no card required for the trial. Premium adds more AI imports, more shop analyses, more healthier alternatives, and more AI explanations.

One of the unexpected joys of contributing to Open Food Facts is the sense of discovery. You start by fixing a missing field or cleaning up a label and suddenly you’ve stumbled onto something new. The real gems for me are products that are not ultra-processed, the NOVA 1–3 kind. Today, while cleaning up incomplete entries in OFF India, I came across something simple but exciting. Our first listing for butter beans, also known locally as double beans . What stood out was the label. It wasn’t just in English which is typical but also in Tamil, a nice glimpse into local food culture.  It was also fun comparing our humble Indian Butter Beans with its cousins from around the world . A small database entry, but a reminder of how food and culture connect globally . And guess what? Despite the dangerously delicious name "Butter Beans", they’re actually super low in fat, under 1 g of fat per 100g cooked. The "butter" in the name is purely because of their rich, velvety, melt...

The India section of Open Food Facts has just smashed through an exciting milestone:  20,000 Indian packaged food products  now documented in this crowdsourced, transparent global database (the "Wikipedia of food")! What's truly impressive is the acceleration: it took around 12 years to build the first 10,000 entries, but the community-powered rocket fuel kicked in hard and the next 10,000 poured in over just the last 15 months. This reflects surging volunteer energy, growing scanner app usage across India, and increasing interest in decoding labels for better nutrition choices. The number of unique brands has nearly doubled too — soaring from over 2,500 in 2024 to more than 4,700 today. That diversity captures everything from everyday staples to regional specialties and modern packaged innovations. Here are the brands currently leading the pack with the highest number of products added (based on the latest community contributions): Britannia Amul Parle  Cadbury  Ha...

Freshly prepared and minimally processed foods are good for health, while a higher degree of processing makes them unsuitable although they taste great. 😋 Image from OpenFoodFacts.org The catchy name "Pokeman Ramen Fun Masala" and colorful packaging is designed to appeal to children. Let's review the analysis of Open Food Facts (OFF) for this product -  Pokeman Ramen Fun Masala 's ingredients are typical for instant noodles - Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Edible Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Dehydrated Pieces 4.28% (Corn, Green Peas, Carrot, French Beans & Curry Leaves), Sugar, Iodised Salt, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein Powder (Soya), Onion Powder Corn Starch, Mixed Spices 1.23% (Turmeric, Coriander, Black Pepper, Cumin, Fenugreek, Ginger, Clove, Nutmeg & Green Cardamom), Maltodextrin, Yeast Extract Powder, Flavour Enhancers (INS 631, INS 627 & INS 620), Acidity Regulators (INS 500(i), INS 451(i) &INS 330], Thickener (INS 415) & Antioxidant (INS 319)  ...

Open Food Facts (OFF) is the world’s largest open food database and a reliable source of nutrition information on packaged goods.  While commercial apps in India maintain private food databases, their proprietary nature and cost often limit transparency. This lack of accessible nutrition awareness makes it harder for people to make healthy, informed choices. That’s why open data sources like those from  Open Food Facts , Indian Nutrient Databank -  INDB (for unprocessed foods), and National Institute of Nutrition ( NIN) play such a vital role for researchers, developers, and consumers alike. Since I began contributing to OFF in 2023 by adding products , editing products to improve data quality  (as much as possible) and visualizing the data , I’ve gained valuable insights into India’s packaged food market and connected with nutrition enthusiasts in India and abroad through OFF’s Slack and personal interactions.  Motivated by growing concerns about U...

Central and state government free food schemes have transformed food security and helped millions avoid hunger.  Central Government Schemes like Public Distribution System (PDS) and National Food Security Act (NFSA) ensure access to food grains at subsidized prices for low-income families. It has over 800 million beneficiaries, including Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH). Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) launched in  March 2020, as a COVID-19 relief measure, 5kg of free rice or wheat per person per month was provided in addition to existing entitlements. As of 2023, merged into the regular NFSA, making 5kg grain entitlement free for all NFSA beneficiaries. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (PM Poshan) provides nutritious cooked meals to school children, improve enrollment and attendance. Children in government and government-aided schools (classes I–VIII) get daily hot meals meeting minimum nutrition standards. The scheme also provides nutri...

Having reached the 10,000 food products milestone in the India database of Open Food Facts sometime in September 2024 , the current product count has crossed 15,000 in 9 months - a 50% jump! The product range spans across more than 3,300 brands and over 1,500 categories . If you'd like to help improve data quality and ensure each product has all the essential details, you can start contributing from this link . The database is also steadily growing in other categories like beauty products and pet food . If you're interested in food transparency or open data, Open Food Facts is a great platform to contribute to and use for the public good . According to DataKart , the national product database maintained by GS1 India, there are currently 42,815,849 products with barcodes from 32,993 companies in India. DataKart provides detailed information about each retail product, including ingredients, images, MRP, net content, and packaging dimensions. GS1 India is the official organisati...

Based on the last 90 day average (as of 6-Dec-24), about 18 products are being added to the Open Food Facts India Database each day & ~540 in a month. Guess which Ingredients  are the most used among the 11K products (for which details have been added) - Sugar & Salt! On package labels in India, salt may sometimes be listed as "Iodised salt". All Images - OpenFoodFacts.org The Brands (among 2500+ in the database) with currently the highest number of products added are: Britannia Amul Parle  Cadbury  Haldiram's  Sunfeast  Dabur  Maggi  Nestle  Kellogg's  The top food categories (among 1713 categories compared to 71111 categories in the overall global database) are: Biscuits Snacks  Beverages  Breads  Peanut butters Potato crisps  Sweetened beverages  Instant noodles  Teas  Milks  Check the  Open Food Facts Dashboard for India  for a quick overview of the completeness and data qual...

When it comes to packaged health foods in India, The Whole Truth stands out for its clear ingredient and nutrition labeling. The Whole Truth 5 Grain Muesli , Image - Open Food Facts In a market where many popular products obscure unhealthy ingredients like fat, sugar, and salt with tiny fonts or deceptive language, The Whole Truth labeling is refreshingly transparent. Let's see how  Open Food Facts , the world's largest crowdsourced open database, can help in making a choice by quickly exploring products from a product category or a brand.   Open Food Facts provides a custom tool called Mirabelle that makes playing with its open database very easy through its interactive interface. You can filter by different parameters and dive into the nutrient details of food products to choose products that suit you through the OFF website also.  One of The Whole Truth brand's pricey standout offering is Whey Protein with over 70g of Protein, available in bo...

I analyzed 99 Ghee & Oil products (with known nutrition facts as of September 26, 2024) from the India database on Open Food Facts—the "Wikipedia of food." The data, sourced from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned, is available on GitHub in CSV format . You can explore the curated datasets for Ghee & Oils conveniently using the online Flat Viewer tool or through Excel or any other spreadsheet software after downloading it. The following chart can help you compare different types of cooking oils and make informed choices based on your individual needs and preferences. It shows the amounts of saturated fat, monounsaturated fat (MUFA), and polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) for each product. All these types of fats offer approximately 900 kcal of energy, with 0g protein, 0g carbs, and roughly 100g fat per 100g serving. The chart has been created using data from Open Food Facts and validated with nutrition labels on Amazon for these branded food products: Coco Soul ...

As per the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) given by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for Indians, 0.8 to 1 gm protein per kg body weight per day is needed to meet the basic nutritional requirements.  An effective way to do so would be to ensure that at every meal 1/4th of the plate is filled with protein. To explore packaged protein-rich food options, I analyzed 197 products (with known nutrition facts as of September 26, 2024) that have a protein value of over 25g per 100 grams in the India database on Open Food Facts  - the 'Wikipedia of food.' The data, sourced from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned, is available on GitHub in CSV format  and can be viewed through Excel or any other spreadsheet.  You can also explore the curated dataset using the online Flat Viewer tool if you're looking for options to increase your protein intake. Any one column can be pinned to make data in the table easier to analyze while scrolling. Data in all columns...

Open Food Facts Days 2024 took place on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd of September 2024 in Paris.  The recordings of the talks are available on YouTube  as a playlist. Interesting facts & takeaways: One third carbon emissions caused by food waste, 60% at home With OFF, there is a unique opportunity to combine Nutriscore health advice with environmental advice to help people AND the planet Give people nutritional incentives to reduce food waste- how it could help THEM. Tell them how the nutritional value of their food could IMPROVE with over ripening/time etc Tell them how to store their food better to prevent spoilage etc Buy less but eat MORE of what you buy Food is a blessing. Don't forget how important it is.

I've been actively  contributing to Open Food Facts (OFF)  - the Wikipedia of Food & an open-data project focused on food transparency and nutrition since January 2023, participating in both data collection and review. Recently, we've hit a significant milestone: 10,000 Indian products have been added to the global food information database by dedicated volunteers! While it took several years to reach this number, the last 4,000 products were added just during this year. It's been exciting to see crowdsourcing efforts in India gain real momentum. Here are a few insights I've gathered during the process of adding and editing data: * Many packaged food producers in India don’t clearly disclose what’s in their products. Important information like the manufacturing and expiry dates, ingredient lists, and nutritional details are often in tiny print, overshadowed by flashy marketing aimed at attracting consumers—especially kids and busy individuals. As a result, consumer...

I analyzed 68 products (with known nutrition facts as of July 14, 2024) in the Nuts & Seeds category of the India database on Open Food Facts, often referred to as the 'Wikipedia of food.' The data, sourced from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned, is available on GitHub in CSV format . You can also explore the curated dataset using the Flat Viewer tool . View, Sort, Filter the data in Flat Viewer In a market dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), protein-rich nuts and seeds offer a healthier snacking alternative. The following chart shows the macro-nutrient comparison of different nuts & seeds - The data for the products is sourced from OpenFoodFacts.org & Amazon.in - Organic Tattva, Organic Peanuts Jewel Farmer Sunflower Seeds Urban Platter Roasted Salted California Pistachios Kalbavi Cashews proV California Almonds Nutraj California Walnut Kernels True Elements Chia Seeds Farmley Pumpkin Seeds Tata Sampann Flax Seeds Happilo Raw Melon Seeds ...

I analyzed 71 products (with known nutrition facts as of July 13, 2025) in the Peanut Butters category of the India database of Open Food Facts - the 'Wikipedia of food'. The data, which has been obtained from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned, is available on GitHub in CSV format . You can also view that curated dataset with the Flat Viewer tool .  View, Sort, Filter the data in Flat Viewer Here are my findings and fun facts I discovered - * Non-standard weights make price comparison challenging for shoppers. Below is a list of the Maximum Retail Price for  Unsweetened Peanut Butter  of the highest available weight for various brands, as taken from Amazon at the time of writing - Alpino Natural  Peanut Butter, Unsweetened, Smooth 1kg  - ₹449   24 Mantra Organic Peanut Butter (Creamy), 800gms  - ₹449 Veeba Natural Peanut Butter Unsweetened 1kg  - ₹450  The Whole Truth Unsweetened Peanut Butter | 925 g  - ₹515 The Butter...

I analyzed 55 products (with known nutrition facts as of April 24, 2024) in the Breakfast Cereals category of the India database of Open Food Facts - the 'Wikipedia of food'. The data, which has been obtained from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned, is available on GitHub in CSV format . You can also view that curated dataset with the Flat Viewer tool .  Here are my findings and fun facts I discovered - * Flattened rice flakes, commonly known as "poha" or "beaten rice," have long been a popular breakfast item in many regions of India. Traditionally sold loosely in retail stores, these rice flakes have recently made their way into branded breakfast cereal offerings, such as those by Tata Sampann. Poha is appreciated for its nutritional value, versatility, and ease of preparation, making it a staple in Indian households and an increasingly popular choice in the global breakfast cereal market. * Flattened rice flakes are produced by parboiling, rolling, ...

I analyzed 55 products (with known nutrition facts as of April 5, 2024) across 22 brands in the Milks category of the India database of Open Food Facts - the 'Wikipedia of food'. The data, which has been obtained from Open Food Facts and subsequently cleaned up, is available on GitHub in CSV format . You can also view that curated dataset with the Flat Viewer tool .  Here are my findings and fun facts I discovered - * In India, dairy products are a primary source of protein for vegetarians, and Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine, recommends daily milk consumption. * Dairy products, especially milk, were consumed on the subcontinent at least from the Vedic period  (1500 – 500 BCE).  * Milk protein contains all 9 essential amino acids required for recovery and vital functions.  * The mid-20th century witnessed the White Revolution, or Operation Flood , led by Dr. Verghese Kurien , transforming India into the world's largest milk producer. A breakthrough in making...