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Food & Drink
TheMealDB logo

TheMealDB

Meal Recipes.

TheMealDB API is a free Food & Drink API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Food & Drink
Visit documentation ↗www.themealdb.com

About TheMealDB.com

TheMealDB is a free database and JSON API of recipes that is easy to use and quick to get started.

Provider
TheMealDB.com
Website
themealdb.com ↗

Details from themealdb.com.

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TheMealDB API FAQ

Who provides the TheMealDB API?

The TheMealDB API is provided by TheMealDB.com (themealdb.com). TheMealDB is a free database and JSON API of recipes that is easy to use and quick to get started.

Is the TheMealDB API free?

Yes. The TheMealDB API is listed in the Food & Drink category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the TheMealDB API require an API key?

Yes. The TheMealDB API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the TheMealDB API from the browser?

Yes. The TheMealDB API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the TheMealDB API support HTTPS?

Yes. The TheMealDB API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.