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Line 158: − - Data Verification: Images act as a primary source of truth for the information entered. By having the actual packaging alongside the listed ingredients, nutrition facts, etc., users can verify the data’s accuracy and even spot errors.+ − - Some images include information not visible on similar images+ − - Sometimes, we realize the value of information many years after they are taken, as our knowledge of little symbols evolves, or as data extraction systems become better.+ − - Tracking Packaging Changes: Over time, product packaging can change. Keeping older images allows users to track these design modifications and identify specific product versions.+ − - Open Data Philosophy: Open Food Facts is committed to open data, meaning information is freely available for anyone to use. This includes all images, even duplicates, which can be valuable for various purposes. For instance, researchers might use them to analyze historical food labeling trends.+
→Why does Open Food Facts Keep All Images, Even Old and Duplicates?
Open Food Facts keeps all product images, even old and duplicate ones, for a few key reasons:
Open Food Facts keeps all product images, even old and duplicate ones, for a few key reasons:
* Data Verification: Images act as a primary source of truth for the information entered. By having the actual packaging alongside the listed ingredients, nutrition facts, etc., users can verify the data’s accuracy and even spot errors.
* Some images include information not visible on similar images
* Sometimes, we realize the value of information many years after they are taken, as our knowledge of little symbols evolves, or as data extraction systems become better.
* Tracking Packaging Changes: Over time, product packaging can change. Keeping older images allows users to track these design modifications and identify specific product versions.
* Open Data Philosophy: Open Food Facts is committed to open data, meaning information is freely available for anyone to use. This includes all images, even duplicates, which can be valuable for various purposes. For instance, researchers might use them to analyze historical food labeling trends.
While storing duplicates might seem redundant, the benefits of comprehensiveness and data verification outweigh the storage space considerations for Open Food Facts.
While storing duplicates might seem redundant, the benefits of comprehensiveness and data verification outweigh the storage space considerations for Open Food Facts.