# I'm beginning! **URL:** https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/c/start-here/im-beginning/5.md [Latest](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the I'm beginning! category](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/about-the-im-beginning-category/16)
**Author:** [@charlesnepote](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/charlesnepote)\ **Replies:** 0
Are you a newcomer? Just feel comfortable to ask here anything you wonder to know. This category is suited for any question about the project, its websites, its tools, its community… If you wonder to know something abou… --- ## [compatibilité qui ne change pas en fonction des préférences](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/compatibilite-qui-ne-change-pas-en-fonction-des-preferences/2413)
**Author:** [@Patrick31150](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/Patrick31150)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/compatibilite-qui-ne-change-pas-en-fonction-des-preferences/2413 "2026-10-15T09:50:33Z")
Bonjour, Quand je modifie mes préférences alimentaires (tout coché ou tout décoché) le pourcentage de compatibilité d’un produit ne change pas. Est ce normal? Merci pour votre aide --- ## [going through setup but it wont take my username](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/going-through-setup-but-it-wont-take-my-username/2284)
**Author:** [@markofthewild](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/markofthewild)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/going-through-setup-but-it-wont-take-my-username/2284 "2026-08-31T07:20:48Z")
i set it up as a lxc on proxmox however when i am setting my initial admin account it wont take my username. I tried MANY and it still says that its taken. So…just to really see. i entered a jumble of letters random and … --- ## [Ajout produit dans OpenFoodFacts](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/ajout-produit-dans-openfoodfacts/1919)
**Author:** [@cayenne](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/cayenne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/ajout-produit-dans-openfoodfacts/1919 "2026-06-19T10:32:16Z")
Bonjour, Je débute et j’aliment régulièrement la BDD sur les prix (https://prices.openfoodfacts.org) J’ai un produit que je souhaiterais ajouter dans la BDD. C’est une paire Brossettes de rechange pour brosse à dents é… --- ## [Edit history and discussion page](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/edit-history-and-discussion-page/129)
**Author:** [@polarmo](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/polarmo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/edit-history-and-discussion-page/129 "2026-06-08T21:36:13Z")
Hi : I was wondering if it is possible to view the edit history and contributor list of a product as is the case with a Wikipedia article. Similarly, a discussion page would be useful if it exists. P --- ## [Multiple regional product variants sharing the same EAN](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/multiple-regional-product-variants-sharing-the-same-ean/2152)
**Author:** [@timmy-schultze](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/timmy-schultze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 1:38am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/multiple-regional-product-variants-sharing-the-same-ean/2152 "2026-02-21T01:38:55Z")
I just stumbled upon a product which has at least two different regional variants, produced by different manufacturers and having different ingredients and nutritional stats. But the packaging is 99% identical and appare… --- ## [Semantic search or RAG initiatives?](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/semantic-search-or-rag-initiatives/2117)
**Author:** [@daylankifky](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/daylankifky)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/semantic-search-or-rag-initiatives/2117 "2026-01-15T14:41:59Z")
Hi! I’ve known about the project for a while now, but never introduced myself here. I think it is an amazing initiative! Kudos to everyone involved in making this happen! :slight\_smile: I have some time now to tinker … --- ## [Adding product whithout barcode via app](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/adding-product-whithout-barcode-via-app/2091)
**Author:** [@KarlRanseier](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/KarlRanseier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/adding-product-whithout-barcode-via-app/2091 "2025-11-16T13:02:05Z")
Is there a way to add a product that has no barcode using the app? I searched for 10min and I could not finde how to do this --- ## [Two questions from a beginner](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/two-questions-from-a-beginner/2029)
**Author:** [@Carsten](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/Carsten)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/two-questions-from-a-beginner/2029 "2025-08-07T21:44:34Z")
Hi, I’m new here and I’m trying to understand how the website and app work. I have a couple of questions so far: 1) On the website, I can find this product by EAN: https://dk.openfoodfacts.org/product/5701410400002/hyl… --- ## [is it possible to add unprocessed food like mangoes, rice or dodo? ](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-unprocessed-food-like-mangoes-rice-or-dodo/1991)
**Author:** [@annick-green](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/annick-green)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-it-possible-to-add-unprocessed-food-like-mangoes-rice-or-dodo/1991 "2025-06-24T15:53:19Z")
actually my topic is about unprocessed foods. --- ## [Most effective way of adding a food](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/most-effective-way-of-adding-a-food/905)
**Author:** [@sr750](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/sr750)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/most-effective-way-of-adding-a-food/905 "2025-02-02T01:48:33Z")
I’ve used the app a few times, though found only about a 60% success rate so far, hence thinking abouj6t adding foods that are either so bad the world needs to know, or so good they also need to know. I’m trying to add t… --- ## [Les corrections impossibles - Aide bienvenue](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/les-corrections-impossibles-aide-bienvenue/333)
**Author:** [@fgouget](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/fgouget)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/les-corrections-impossibles-aide-bienvenue/333 "2024-06-15T20:47:54Z")
Je suis à présent dans l’incapacité de faire des mises à jour sur OpenFoodFacts : je peux modifier les données, les sauver, j’obtiens une entrée dans le changelog, mais rien ne change. Voir le fil suivant : https://for… --- ## [Hello, this is a tea lover from China](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/hello-this-is-a-tea-lover-from-china/447)
**Author:** [@LBTEAS](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/LBTEAS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/hello-this-is-a-tea-lover-from-china/447 "2024-01-12T07:49:20Z")
Hello everyone :smile:, I’m a tea worker from a Chinese company with 2 years working experience. I will share you guys some tea knowledege in the future, if you have any confusion about tea, I’d like to provide you wi… --- ## [Patotoe chip bag and all bag openings](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/patotoe-chip-bag-and-all-bag-openings/455)
**Author:** [@duffyg746](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/duffyg746)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/patotoe-chip-bag-and-all-bag-openings/455 "2023-12-06T22:04:02Z")
I think it would better to have the opening of the bag on the long side of the bag, horizontal to the long edge as to allow more opening space for my big hands and to allow the bag to be used as a bowl. What do you thin… --- ## [Data type for proteins\_serving, energy-kcal\_serving, ... others in nutriments!](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/data-type-for-proteins-serving-energy-kcal-serving-others-in-nutriments/430)
**Author:** [@melak](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/melak)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/data-type-for-proteins-serving-energy-kcal-serving-others-in-nutriments/430 "2023-11-20T19:46:26Z")
Hello! I am using OpenFoodFacts API in a Swift project. When creating my struct for the different data in the API, I listed the data under nutriments (proteins\_serving, etc.) as “Double?”. When I run my line of code pri… --- ## [Is there any "to-do" category on the website?](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-there-any-to-do-category-on-the-website/425)
**Author:** [@olcab](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/olcab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 10:38am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-there-any-to-do-category-on-the-website/425 "2023-11-13T10:38:08Z")
Hello! I was wandering if there is any section within the website where articles pending to be completed are listed, MediaWiki style. I scouted the whole web and I couldn’t find any. Maybe it’s in an obvious place, but … --- ## [I am here from Puerto Rico](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/i-am-here-from-puerto-rico/331)
**Author:** [@Denise](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/Denise)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/i-am-here-from-puerto-rico/331 "2023-09-15T13:00:07Z")
Hello from Puerto Rico. I have landed here after researching about nutrition and how to stay healthy approaching six decades of existence. I have been reading about NOVA and it has inspired me to continue learning and … --- ## [Version Windows de l'application?](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/version-windows-de-lapplication/382)
**Author:** [@Ja-Ko](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/Ja-Ko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 5:53am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/version-windows-de-lapplication/382 "2023-09-14T05:53:22Z")
BJR, Existe-t-il une version Windows de l’application (Win 8.1) ? Si oui, comment la trouver, et l’installer - quel type de scan utiliser pour lire un code à barres ? Merci. --- ## [Is the raw food allowed?](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-the-raw-food-allowed/185)
**Author:** [@FedoraUser](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/FedoraUser)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/is-the-raw-food-allowed/185 "2023-09-11T19:25:54Z")
Hello! I’m starting to use OFF, and I want to add fruits, vegetables and meats in my language. However, I’m unable to find any raw food (carrots, onions, …) in the existing catalogue. I’ve tried searching through FAQ … --- ## [Editing barcodes in existing products](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/editing-barcodes-in-existing-products/366)
**Author:** [@kirillmukhin](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/kirillmukhin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/editing-barcodes-in-existing-products/366 "2023-08-14T07:06:03Z")
Hello! I have recently started using an app tied to the Open Food Facts database, and consequently started using it and the native app to add products to the database. But due to rush and/or awkward packaging, a few ba… --- ## [Impossible to edit the nutrition information of some products](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/impossible-to-edit-the-nutrition-information-of-some-products/316)
**Author:** [@fgouget](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/fgouget)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/impossible-to-edit-the-nutrition-information-of-some-products/316 "2023-07-03T16:10:25Z")
There are a number of products with obviously incorrect nutrition information that I tried fixing multiple times but, whether I use the Android App or the website, my edits are being ignored. For instance: The page sa… --- ## [Best before date of food items](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/best-before-date-of-food-items/114)
**Author:** [@krishanti](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/krishanti)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/best-before-date-of-food-items/114 "2023-06-25T18:10:18Z")
I read the blog post Using Open Food Facts as a Stock Tracking App in Germany with interest as it is against food going waste. In the JSON response for product returned based on barcode, I was not to able to see any fi… --- ## [Changing ingredients by commercial user](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/changing-ingredients-by-commercial-user/150)
**Author:** [@ezzie](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/ezzie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/changing-ingredients-by-commercial-user/150 "2023-03-07T11:34:46Z")
Hi There, I just tried to change the ingredients of a product that contains E621 under the name yeast extract. But I can see at the bottom of the page that nestle (the producer/big whale) also has an account and changes… --- ## [How to handle newer products](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/how-to-handle-newer-products/132)
**Author:** [@jan-pompe](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/jan-pompe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/how-to-handle-newer-products/132 "2023-02-26T01:31:36Z")
Hi, I just edited an existing product which had already two products whit the same EAN. What to do with the oldest version? The product : 32 91960 00603 5 The latest version is Olive Douce --- ## [Intended use of the various origin/manufacturer/packaging data fields](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/intended-use-of-the-various-origin-manufacturer-packaging-data-fields/147)
**Author:** [@fabi2](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/fabi2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/intended-use-of-the-various-origin-manufacturer-packaging-data-fields/147 "2023-02-24T09:14:10Z")
Hi! I am Fabian from Germany and very happy that this forum now exists, even if labelled as experimental. I hope that it will be in production soon, so that someone can easily search for newer documentation/instructions… --- ## [Ingredient data](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/ingredient-data/128)
**Author:** [@RLSLTD](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/RLSLTD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/ingredient-data/128 "2023-02-20T16:18:28Z")
Hi, just discovered this wonderful tool and so far finding it very interesting. Decided to lookup the ingredient data for 2 random products and both had issues in the ingredient data. Barcode 5010003064744 Hovis Seed … --- ## [Languages and translations](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/languages-and-translations/119)
**Author:** [@polarmo](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/polarmo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/languages-and-translations/119 "2023-02-10T14:57:39Z")
Hi : I’m in Canada. I would like to add new products and update the list of ingredients, but I don’t quite understand the proper way to do so. Lists of ingredients in Canada are bilingual. When I take a photo of the ing… --- ## [Tip: What's in an EAN Code](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/tip-whats-in-an-ean-code/133)
**Author:** [@jan-pompe](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/jan-pompe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/tip-whats-in-an-ean-code/133 "2023-02-07T01:24:58Z")
The 13 digits in an EAN 13 code consist of a combination of country code, company code and article number. The last digit is the check digit Like 42 60355 58429 7 To maintain database consistency, it is best to u… --- ## [How to save an edited product](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/how-to-save-an-edited-product/131)
**Author:** [@jan-pompe](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/jan-pompe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/how-to-save-an-edited-product/131 "2023-02-06T23:16:37Z")
I am new here and want to change the product I did add, but how can I save the information? --- ## [Multiple bar codes for same product (Grouping products)](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/multiple-bar-codes-for-same-product-grouping-products/120)
**Author:** [@polarmo](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/u/polarmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/t/multiple-bar-codes-for-same-product-grouping-products/120 "2023-02-05T14:54:39Z")
Is it possible to group together or assign multiple bar codes to the same item. For example, I have noticed these two products which are basically the same thing : It can be bought at Costco in Canada as a box of 6 x… [Next page](https://forum.openfoodfacts.org/c/start-here/im-beginning/5.md?page=1)