livsmedelsdata

Livsmedelsdata refers to structured data sets that describe foods, including their composition, ingredients, labeling information, and related attributes. Such data typically cover nutrient content, energy value, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fiber, moisture, allergens, regulatory information, and sometimes details about processing, origin, or contaminants. The data are collected from laboratory analyses, recipe calculations, manufacturer disclosures, and other sources, and are organized to enable comparability across products and time.

The primary purpose of livsmedelsdata is to support nutrition labeling, dietary assessment, public health monitoring, food safety, product development, and scientific research. It enables nutrition declarations on labels (per 100 grams or per serving) and provides a foundation for diet-planning tools, mobile apps, and academic studies. To enable interoperability, such data are often structured using standardized coding systems and vocabularies, such as LanguaL, FoodEx2, or EuroFIR, and may be linked to metadata about source, date of last update, and data provenance.

In Sweden, livsmedelsdata is commonly maintained by the national food authority or its partners, aligning with European Union rules on food information to consumers. Access models vary from open data to licensed datasets, and data formats typically include CSV, JSON, XML, or API access. Quality control measures, including validation against laboratory results and regular updates, are essential to ensure accuracy for labeling, research, and policy work. Challenges include filling gaps for new products, regional recipe variations, and keeping data timely and consistent across sources. See also: food composition databases, nutrition labeling, LanguaL, EuroFIR.