Introduction
The Trustwell Genesis Foods API provides a powerful way to access food data, perform analyses, query standard entities, and create new ingredients or recipes. Built on GraphQL, the API allows you to define precisely what data you need and retrieve it efficiently. This guide will walk you through how to authenticate and start making queries and mutations using the API.
Obtaining your API Key
To start using the Genesis Foods API, follow these steps:
Log into the Genesis Foods application.
In the lower left, click the vertical ellipsis next to your Organization Name / Username.
Select Profile.
Select API Tokens along the top.
Click Create API Token.
Enter a Label.
Click Create Token.
Once created, we recommend using the Copy button to copy the string to the clipboard. 
Important: This is the only time you will be able to obtain this Token. Should this be lost, the Token should be deleted and a new one created.
Preserve this Token string as you would other secrets / passwords.
Include this API Key in the request headers for every request you make.
{
"X-API-KEY": "XXXYYYYBBBBZZZZ"
}
Notes
The API enforces rate and usage limits.
Requests are only processed over HTTPS. HTTP requests will be redirected to the corresponding HTTPS resource.
The Genesis Foods API uses GraphQL and has a single endpoint. For more information on how GraphQL works, please visit http://graphql.org.
Authentication/Authorization
You can generate an API Key through the Genesis Foods application, provided your user has the necessary permissions. If you do not have access to generate API Keys, please contact your Account Manager for assistance.
{
"X-API-KEY": "XXXYYYYBBBBZZZZ"
}
API Reference Documentation
https://docs.trustwell.com/genesis/api/
API Operations: Queries and Mutations Examples
The Trustwell Genesis Foods API offers a range of operations that allow you to interact with the system through both queries and mutations. Queries enable you to fetch data, such as searching for foods or retrieving nutritional analysis, while mutations allow you to create or update data, like adding ingredients or recipes. Each operation is designed to be flexible and powerful, giving you control over the specific data you need and minimizing unnecessary overhead.
Below are examples of common API operations, showing how to construct requests and handle responses for both queries and mutations.
In the examples below, many responses have been truncated for readability.
Searching
Searching for foods is a key action that users utilize to build recipes.
Search results are paginated.
Request
Query
query($input: FoodSearchInput!){
foods{
search(input: $input)
{
foodSearchResults{
id
name
modified
created
versionName
foodType
product
supplier
isApproved
versionHistoryId
}
totalCount
pageInfo{
cursor
hasNextPage
startCursor
endCursor
}
}
}
}
GraphQL Variables
{
"input":{
"searchText":"recipe",
"foodTypes":["Ingredient", "Recipe"],
"itemSourceFilter":"All",
"versionFilter":"Latest"
}
}
Response
"data": {
"foods": {
"search": {
"foodSearchResults": [
...
{
"id": "423f0ddd-14b2-4114-8323-7f8ccc11ddac",
"name": "granola, prepared from recipe",
"modified": "2023-03-27T16:57:27.4906008+00:00",
"created": "2023-03-27T16:57:27.4838005+00:00",
"versionName": "V1",
"foodType": "Ingredient",
"product": "USDA",
"supplier": "USDA SR-Legacy",
"isApproved": true,
"versionHistoryId": "4b7f32ab-3bae-469d-bce8-2dfd28b726d0"
},
{
"id": "21b52b33-2fde-498e-9a44-5023f98260b4",
"name": "taffy, prepared from recipe",
"modified": "2023-03-27T18:53:40.3575528+00:00",
"created": "2023-03-27T18:53:40.3504859+00:00",
"versionName": "V1",
"foodType": "Ingredient",
"product": "Canadian Nutrient File",
"supplier": "Health Canada (Canadian Nutrient File)",
"isApproved": true,
"versionHistoryId": "fb308722-32c1-45c8-8666-42ba8e0a329c"
},
{
"id": "a7eaee32-6ecd-4ece-90d0-48300d9d4439",
"name": "divinity, prepared from recipe",
"modified": "2023-03-27T17:44:05.6121672+00:00",
"created": "2023-03-27T17:44:05.6036143+00:00",
"versionName": "V1",
"foodType": "Ingredient",
"product": "USDA",
"supplier": "USDA SR-Legacy",
"isApproved": true,
"versionHistoryId": "db00f784-1a0d-4b14-a4cd-dd53b8487475"
},
...
],
"totalCount": 1407,
"pageInfo": {
"cursor": 10,
"hasNextPage": true,
"startCursor": 0,
"endCursor": 1407
}
}
}
}
}
Getting an Analysis
Analyzing your foods is a core use case for Genesis. There are 2 types of analyses you can request: Gross and Net.
Request
Query
query($input : GetAnalysisInput!){
analysis{
getAnalysis(input: $input){
analysis{
analysisType
nutrientInfos{
nutrient{
id
name
}
value
}
amountAnalyzed{
quantity{
value
}
unit{
name
}
}
weight{
quantity{
value
}
unit{
name
}
}
}
}
}
}
GraphQL Variables
{
"input":{
"foodId":"855f573f-9977-4625-8241-c6a3ee847b84",
"analysisInput":{
"analysisType": "Net",
"amount":{
"quantity":"100",
"unitId":"a7df0af5-0008-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6"
}
}
}
}
Response
"data": {
"analysis": {
"getAnalysis": {
"analysis": {
"analysisType": "Net",
"nutrientInfos": [
{
"nutrient": {
"id": "84a8709a-0000-0000-ebf9-90cea7d9d44f",
"name": "Calories"
},
"value": 258
},
{
"nutrient": {
"id": "84a8709a-0001-0000-ebf9-90cea7d9d44f",
"name": "Protein"
},
"value": 5.9
},
{
"nutrient": {
"id": "84a8709a-0002-0000-ebf9-90cea7d9d44f",
"name": "Carbohydrates"
},
"value": 57.8
},
{
"nutrient": {
"id": "84a8709a-00cf-0000-ebf9-90cea7d9d44f",
"name": "Salt"
},
"value": 1.8725
},
...
],
"amountAnalyzed": {
"quantity": {
"value": "100"
},
"unit": {
"name": "Gram"
}
},
"weight": {
"quantity": {
"value": "100"
},
"unit": {
"name": "Gram"
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
Querying Standard Entities
There are several examples of standard entities in the data. These include units of measure, products, suppliers, etc.
Request
Query
query{
units{
getStandard
{
units{
id
name
dimension
}
}
}
}
Response
{
"data": {
"units": {
"getStandard": {
"units": [
{
"id": "f14819b2-e1b6-4f8b-9b85-08d43583ec09",
"name": "Individual Carton",
"dimension": "Discrete"
},
{
"id": "e92dc923-6da8-4fe1-9380-6564201d70c2",
"name": "Kit",
"dimension": "Discrete"
},
{
"id": "a7df0af5-0001-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Teaspoon",
"dimension": "Volume"
},
{
"id": "a7df0af5-0002-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Tablespoon",
"dimension": "Volume"
},
{
"id": "a7df0af5-0003-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Cup",
"dimension": "Volume"
},
...
]
}
}
}
}
Creating an Ingredient
Request
Mutation
mutation($input : CreateFoodInput!){
foods{
create(input:$input)
{
food{
id
name
definingAmount{
quantity{
value
}
unit{
id
name
}
}
conversions{
from{
quantity{
value
}
unit{
id
name
}
}
to{
quantity{
value
}
unit{
id
name
}
}
}
}
}
}
}
GraphQL Variables
{
"input":{
"name":"Test Ingredient Name",
"foodType":"Ingredient"
}
}
Response
{
"data": {
"foods": {
"create": {
"food": {
"id": "bd975a4b-5bc0-4e8a-885d-a9c1f586125b",
"name": "Test Ingredient Name",
"definingAmount": {
"quantity": {
"value": "100"
},
"unit": {
"id": "a7df0af5-0008-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Gram"
}
},
"conversions": [
{
"from": {
"quantity": {
"value": "1"
},
"unit": {
"id": "a7df0af5-0063-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Batch Weight"
}
},
"to": {
"quantity": {
"value": "100"
},
"unit": {
"id": "a7df0af5-0008-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Gram"
}
}
},
{
"from": {
"quantity": {
"value": "100"
},
"unit": {
"id": "a7df0af5-0008-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Gram"
}
},
"to": {
"quantity": {
"value": "1"
},
"unit": {
"id": "a7df0af5-0064-0000-7484-751e8eaf05c6",
"name": "Batch Yield"
}
}
}
]
}
}
}
}
}
Creating a Recipe
Request
Mutation
mutation($input : CreateFoodInput!){
foods{
create(input:$input)
{
food{
id
name
}
}
}
}
GraphQL Variables
{
"input":{
"name":"Test Recipe Name",
"foodType":"Recipe"
}
}
Response
{
"data": {
"foods": {
"create": {
"food": {
"id": "0f33eb79-7ba1-48eb-acd6-1f8c22858cea",
"name": "Test Recipe Name"
}
}
}
}
}