Germany Releases Comprehensive Nutritional Database for Public UseGermany's most extensive nutritional database, the Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), is now freely accessible to the public in its latest version, 4.0. The database, managed by the Max Rubner Institute (MRI), previously required paid licenses but is now available without charge, providing detailed nutritional information on over 7,100 foods and dishes. In making the BLS openly available, German authorities seek to encourage transparency, innovation, and efficiency in the use of nutritional data. The release of the BLS under a license-free model is intended to set a standard for the dissemination of non-personal public data. By granting everyone access to comprehensive and reliable nutritional data, the initiative supports public health goals and encourages a more conscious approach to nutrition.

Source: The Munich Eye December 23, 2025 21:05 UTC