
BetaFood
Server-side mod to restore the old beta food system
About this Mod
Beta Food
Server-side mod for restoring the old beta food system, where food heals instead of adding hunger
Client side
The mod also features a client side mod to remove food eat particles / animation and also removes the hunger bar
Config
The mod has a simple server side configuration (located at: config/betafood.preferences):
stackSize=2
useDuration=1
effectiveness=1.0
blacklisted=minecraft:rotten_flesh,minecraft:spider_eye,minecraft:poisonous_potato
stackSize represents the maximum stack size any food related item (not on the blacklist) can stack to.userDuration specifies the amount of use time any food related item (not on the blacklist) will have (1 is instant)effectiveness is a floating point value representing a health multiplier which is used to determine how much hearts to heal in the following way: foodNutrition * effectivenessblacklisted is a comma seperated list of qualified item names that are blacklisted from being affected by this.
Note that all items that are considered edible by minecraft are affected by this mod
Available Versions
How to Install BetaFood on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.20.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "BetaFood". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.1, 1.19.4
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
BetaFood server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.20.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is BetaFood compatible with fabric?
BetaFood officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.20.1, 1.19.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with BetaFood – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if BetaFood consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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