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FoodData Central Experimental Foods

Experimental Foods contains data that do not appear in any other dataset searchable from FoodData Central. The overall goal of this data type is to allow users to focus on the research aspects and deeper understanding of factors related to food composition. Generally, data presented are those that: 1) exist within the context of an experimental design; 2) are derived from new analytical methodology; and/or 3) are based on innovative sampling procedures. In some cases, data presented may expand information about a specific food that appears in other data types. Data for Experimental Foods are for research purposes and may not be appropriate as a reference for the consumer, diet planning, or dietary guidance. Experimental Foods data will be displayed in FoodData Central and some may also be available through links to relevant agricultural research data sources, such as the AgCROS or in scientific publications. Often, data in Experimental Foods will include (or link to) variables such as genetics, environmental inputs and outputs, supply chains, economic considerations, and nutrition research.

Foods in Experimental Foods include, but are not limited to, those produced, acquired, or studied under unique conditions, such as alternative management systems, experimental genotypes, or research/analytical protocols. The foods in Experimental Foods may or may not be commercially available to the public.

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