# Chomp Food Database API Documentation

**Provider:** Chomp Food Database API Documentation
**Category:** storage
**Base URL:** `https://chompthis.com/api/v2`
**Auth:** api-key — `GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY`
**Rate Limit:** 10 req/min (free)
**Free Tier:** Yes — available
**Pricing:** Enterprise / contact sales (subscription)
**Docs:** https://chompthis.com/api/v2

## Description

Important
An API key is required for access to this API. Get yours at https://chompthis.com/api.

Getting Started
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   Scroll down and click the "Authorize

## Endpoints

| Method | Endpoint | Description |
|--------|----------|-------------|
| GET | `https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/branded/barcode.php` | Get a branded food item using a barcode |
| GET | `https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/branded/name.php` | Get a branded food item by name |
| GET | `https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/branded/search.php` | Get data for branded food items using various search parameters |
| GET | `https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/ingredient/search.php` | Get raw/generic food ingredient item(s) |

## Authentication

API key as a query parameter (api_key)

```
GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY
```

## Sample Request

```bash
curl -X GET 'https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/branded/barcode.php' \
  -H 'GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY'
```

## Sample Response

```json
{}
```

## Pricing Details

Free: 10 req/min (UPC lookup). Paid plans from $20/mo for full access.

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