Knowledge Panels API

FastAPI-generated endpoints for Open Food Facts facets and knowledge panels with structured, ready-to-display information

The Knowledge Panels API provides structured, ready-to-display information about Open Food Facts facets such as categories, brands, and other product attributes. This FastAPI-powered service delivers modern, typed endpoints for accessing enriched product data.

This API is automatically generated from FastAPI and provides structured knowledge panels that can be easily integrated into applications for enhanced user experiences.

What are Knowledge Panels?

Knowledge Panels transform raw product data into structured, human-readable information panels that help users understand complex product attributes through:

Convert product facets (categories, brands, labels) into structured information

Add contextual information, explanations, and educational content

Provide content in multiple languages based on user preferences

Generate HTML and JSON formats optimized for direct integration

API Capabilities

Content Types

Product Facets: Categories, brands, labels, and other product classifications
Educational Content: Explanations, definitions, and contextual information
Visual Elements: Icons, images, and visual indicators for facets
Interactive Elements: Links, actions, and navigation hints

Output Formats

JSON Structure: Structured data for programmatic use
HTML Rendering: Ready-to-display HTML content
Multilingual: Content localized for different languages and regions
Responsive: Mobile-friendly and accessible markup

The Knowledge Panels API enables applications to provide rich, educational content about products without requiring deep knowledge of Open Food Facts data structures.

Base URL

https://facets-kp.openfoodfacts.org

Common Use Cases

Product Pages: Display rich information about product categories, brands, or ingredients
Search Filters: Get structured data for building advanced search interfaces
Content Management: Access curated information for content creation
Mobile Apps: Receive ready-to-display panels for mobile applications

All endpoints support CORS and are optimized for high-performance access to structured product data.