Edamam recipes

API

Recipe search API with nutritional data and dietary filters

Overview

The Edamam Recipes API is a RESTful service for accessing over 2 million recipes with detailed nutritional insights. Its core endpoint (/search) accepts parameters like query (ingredient/dish), diet (vegan, gluten-free), health labels (low-sugar), and portion size. Responses are JSON-formatted, including recipe titles, ingredient lists, step-by-step instructions, serving sizes, and breakdowns of calories, proteins, fats, and carbs. Ideal use cases: meal planning apps, dietary tracking tools, cooking websites, or integrating recipe suggestions into food services.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.edamam.com/edamam-docs-recipe-api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
Nutritional data included
Diet/health filters
2M+ recipe database

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Edamam recipes free to use?

Yes, it offers a free tier with limited requests per minute; paid plans are available for higher usage and advanced features.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register for an API key and app ID to authenticate all requests.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON, containing recipe details and comprehensive nutritional information.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Food & Drink

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Rich recipe metadata
⊕ Detailed nutritional insights
⊕ Supports dietary restrictions
⊕ Well-documented

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Advanced features behind paywall
⊖ Limited requests in free plan