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Researchers have developed a comprehensive database of the food microbiome by sequencing the metagenomes of over 2,500 foods. This significant achievement, published in Cell, reveals the extensive microbial diversity present in the foods we consume. The study highlights that the food microbiome accounts for approximately 3% of our gut microbiome, providing evidence for the transmission of microbes from food to the gut. The database, created with contributions from multiple researchers including Nicola Segata and Paul Cotter, offers an unprecedented resource for studying food microbes.