What is Food Information Engineering?

Food Information Engineering

A revolutionary approach to understanding food through data science, AI and collaborative knowledge building. Explore the 4-step methodology below.

Step 01Data Collection

Step 02Data Analysis

Step 03Data Storage in Knowledge Graph

Step 04Data Distribution

Step 01

Collecting Data, Building Knowledge

We extract valuable information from scientific research and user contributions to build a deep and reliable knowledge base on food.

+10Kfood-related publications

+500user submissions

20domains

Step 02

Making Sense with AI

Our AI models analyze, structure, and validate food data using LLMs and NLP to extract meaningful insights.

+4AI pipelines

>95%accuracy in entity extraction

+1000concepts analysés

Step 03

Connecting the Dots

We store structured information in knowledge graphs (ORKG) for intelligent exploration and reasoning.

+12Knodes

+3Krelationships

✔ORKG-Integrated

Step 04

Share Knowledge, Empower Health

Our insights are accessible via responsive apps, dashboards, and downloadable datasets for public and research use.

✔Available on Web & Mobile

+10public datasets

4active APIs

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Our Mission

Food: Global Context, Challenges & Innovations

Studying global food cultures, technologies, and challenges to foster innovation and sustainability across continents.

The Context

Across the world, food systems are undergoing rapid transformation driven by population growth, urbanization, and climate change. While humanity benefits from an incredible diversity of natural and traditional foods, access to reliable, centralized, and scientifically validated information about their nutritional and environmental value remains limited. This knowledge gap hinders the promotion of healthy, sustainable, and culturally respectful diets.

The Challenge

The growing preference for ultra-processed and imported foods is reshaping dietary patterns worldwide. Despite the abundance of diverse and nutritious local foods, many communities lack awareness of their health, cultural, and environmental benefits. This shift contributes to unbalanced diets, increased food insecurity, and a rising prevalence of nutrition-related diseases on a global scale.

Our Solution

TSOTSA introduces an innovative approach: an intelligent platform that centralizes, analyzes, and visualizes nutritional data from diverse food sources around the world. By integrating scientific knowledge with cultural insights, our application helps users make informed dietary choices and promotes healthier, more sustainable eating habits. Together, we can build a better-informed global community that values and preserves its rich culinary diversity.

Traditional Eru dish

Rich in proteins and essential nutrients

Famille africaine partageant un repas local

Koki beans

High fiber content for digestive health

Africains heureux autour d'un plat traditionnel sain

Celebrating African Culinary Heritage

Nutritious, delicious, and culturally rich

Key Features

Discover Global Food Intelligence

Explore our intelligent platform for analyzing and understanding global culinary data.

Food Search

Search for foods by name, ingredients, or nutritional properties with smart filtering and recommendations.

Food Data Collection

Collection and analysis of food data for a better understanding of consumption habits and nutritional trends.

TSOTSA Assistant

Chat with our AI assistant using text and images to get personalized food information.

Open Data

Download comprehensive food image dataset annotated via Knowledge Graph Linkage.

Interactive Analytics

Visualize food trends, nutritional patterns, and personalized analytics with our dashboard.

Your Personal Food Expert

Chat with our advanced AI assistant to get instant answers about nutrition, ingredients, health impacts, and personalized food recommendations. Upload images for visual analysis and ingredient identification.

Multimodal input (text + images)

Scientific accuracy & sources

Personalized recommendations

Food Assistant

Always here to help

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What are the health benefits of quinoa?

2 min ago

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense superfood with several key benefits: High in protein (8g per cup), contains all 9 essential amino acids, rich in fiber, iron, and magnesium. It's gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, making it excellent for blood sugar control.

2 min ago

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Can you analyze this food label?

1 min ago

I can see this product contains high sodium levels (40% DV) and added sugars. The ingredient list shows corn syrup as the second ingredient. I'd recommend looking for alternatives with whole grains listed first and less than 10% DV sodium.

1 min ago

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Food Knowledge?

Join thousands of users who are already making smarter food choices with AI-powered insights and scientific data.

Instant Analysis

Get food insights in seconds

Community Driven

Built by food enthusiasts

Science-Backed

Trusted scientific sources

Health Focused

Promoting better nutrition