Download raw sequencing data, metadata, and analysis results from our comprehensive food microbiome database
FASTQ files from 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing
OTU tables, taxonomic assignments, and abundance data
Sample information, collection details, and experimental protocols
Statistical analyses, diversity metrics, and comparative studies
Access our data programmatically through our REST API
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
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
Data is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
For questions about data usage or collaboration opportunities, please contact us at info@foodmicrobiome.science