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A Better Foods

This mod adds a rich culinary experience to the game, from classic desserts to authentic delicacies from around the world!

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Latest stable file a-better-foods-1.3.0.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Forge

A Better Foods a-better-foods-1.3.0.jar targets 1.12.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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What else does A Better Foods a-better-foods-1.3.0.jar need?

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About this project

What does A Better Foods add?

📃 Overview

Are you tired of the monotonous food choices in Minecraft? This mod adds a rich culinary experience to the game, from classic desserts to authentic delicacies from around the world. The mod is still under continuous development – more delicious foods are on the way!

🥧 Core Content

Classic Apple Pie / Potion Series

Apple Pie – The classic food of the mod, more filling than a plain apple.

Golden Apple Pie – Gleaming with a golden luster. Provides short-term Absorption and Regeneration after eating.

Enchanted Golden Apple Pie – The legendary ultimate dessert, granting powerful stat boosts and special effects. Crafted by surrounding a Golden Apple Pie with 8 gold blocks.

Magic Potion – Drink it to unlock the “How Did We Get Here?” advancement!

Global Culinary Journey (continuously expanding) The mod will keep adding authentic specialties from around the world, such as:

Guangdong, China – Rice noodle rolls, phoenix claws, roast goose, char siu, white-cut chicken, etc.

Beijing, China – Beijing bean juice, Peking duck, shredded pork in Beijing sauce, old Beijing zhajiangmian, etc.

…and more regional flavors in development!

✨ Features

Unique Food Effects – Not just for hunger: some foods grant temporary status buffs (e.g., Speed, Strength, Luck, etc.).

Crafting – Some foods can be crafted at a crafting table, while rarer ones require more complex recipes.

Continuous Updates – The mod is under active development, regularly adding new foods, mechanics, and improvements.

Note: If you encounter any issues while playing, please open an issue on GitHub .

⚒️ Recommended Companion

For a better crafting experience, it is highly recommended to use JEI (Just Enough Items) alongside this mod!

🖼️ Gallery

Food itemsGolden Apple Pie Series Crafting RecipesMagic Potion Effect

🌎 Contribution translation

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Project description from CurseForge.

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