Data Portal

Download raw sequencing data, metadata, and analysis results from our comprehensive food microbiome database

3,276
Sequencing Files
15.2 TB
Total Data Size
178
Food Types
27
Countries

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Raw Sequencing Data

FASTQ files from 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing

Processed Data

OTU tables, taxonomic assignments, and abundance data

Metadata

Sample information, collection details, and experimental protocols

Analysis Results

Statistical analyses, diversity metrics, and comparative studies

Bulk Download

Download complete datasets by category or region

Individual Files

Search and download specific files or samples

API Access

Access our data programmatically through our REST API

Example API Endpoints:

GET /api/samples - List all samples GET /api/samples/{id} - Get sample details GET /api/categories - List food categories GET /api/download/{id} - Download sample data
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Data Usage Guidelines

Citation

Please cite our database in your publications using the following format:

Food Microbiome Project. (2025). Food Microbiome Database v1.0. Available at: http://www.foodmicrobiome.science

License

Data is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Contact

For questions about data usage or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at info@foodmicrobiome.science