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

Download Files

Download our metadata datasets and templates

  • Collected Sample Metadata (v2026-08) XLSX · 416 KB
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  • Public Metagenomic Datasets (v2026-08) XLSX · 214 KB
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  • Metadata Field Dictionary (v1.0) XLSX · 20 KB
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  • Metadata Submission Template (v1.0) XLSX · 20 KB
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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
View API Documentation
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