FoodTweaker

FoodTweaker is a lightweight utility mod for modpack developers that allows complete customization of food items through simple JSON configuration.

The mod changes nothing by default and is intended entirely for pack authors and developers.

Using config-defined food entries, you can modify nearly every important food property for both vanilla and modded items across Forge, NeoForge, and Fabric.

Features

Modify nutrition (hunger) values
Modify saturation values
Increase or decrease eating duration
Make foods always edible
Add custom potion effects when consumed
Apply custom attribute modifiers on eat
Works with vanilla and modded food items
Fully JSON-driven configuration
No scripting required
Lightweight and modpack-friendly

Examples

Turn rotten flesh into a viable survival food:

Higher nutrition
Small Hunger effect chance
Faster eating speed

Make golden carrots provide temporary speed:

Add Speed II for 10 seconds
Increase saturation

Create RPG-style consumables:

Strength-granting meals
Tank foods with absorption
Attribute-boosting drinks
Custom progression mechanics

Rebalance entire food ecosystems in large modpacks without touching datapacks or writing custom code.

Configuration

FoodTweaker uses a straightforward JSON-based configuration system.

Each entry targets a food item ID and allows custom overrides for:

hunger
saturation
eating time
always edible state
status effects
attribute modifiers

Supports both vanilla and modded namespaces.

Designed For

Modpack developers
Hardcore balancing packs
RPG progression packs
Survival overhaul packs
Kitchen sink balancing
Adventure maps
Server-side balancing

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