add helper function to add {eatable}

compatibility.lua

@@ -8,29 +8,12 @@ local alias = function(orig, new)
 	minetest.register_alias(orig, new)
 end
 
---= Add {eatable} group to default apple, blueberries and brown mushroom
+--= Add {eatable} group to default food items if found
-
-local function add_grp(item, hp)
-
-	local def = minetest.registered_items[item]
-
-	if def then
-
-		def.groups.eatable = hp
-		def.description = def.description .. " (♥" .. hp .. ")"
-
-		minetest.override_item(item, {
-			description = def.description,
-			groups = def.groups
-		})
-	end
-end
-
-add_grp("default:apple", 2)
-add_grp("default:blueberries", 1)
-add_grp("flowers:mushroom_brown", 1)
-add_grp("flowers:mushroom_red", -5)
 
+farming.add_eatable("default:apple", 2)
+farming.add_eatable("default:blueberries", 1)
+farming.add_eatable("flowers:mushroom_brown", 1)
+farming.add_eatable("flowers:mushroom_red", -5)
 
 --= Aliases
 
@@ -41,7 +24,7 @@ if eth then
 	alias("farming_plus:banana", "ethereal:banana")
 else
 	minetest.register_node(":ethereal:banana", {
-		description = S("Banana") .. " (♥2)",
+		description = S("Banana"),
 		drawtype = "torchlike",
 		tiles = {"farming_banana_single.png"},
 		inventory_image = "farming_banana_single.png",
@@ -54,13 +37,15 @@ else
 			fixed = {-0.2, -0.5, -0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 0.2}
 		},
 		groups = {
-			food_banana = 1, fleshy = 3, dig_immediate = 3, flammable = 2, eatable = 2
+			food_banana = 1, fleshy = 3, dig_immediate = 3
 		},
 		is_ground_content = false,
 		on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
 		sounds = farming.sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults()
 	})
 
+	farming.add_eatable("ethereal:banana", 2)
+
 	minetest.register_node(":ethereal:bananaleaves", {
 		description = S("Banana Leaves"),
 		tiles = {"farming_banana_leaf.png"},
@@ -103,7 +88,7 @@ if eth then
 	alias("farming_plus:orange_seed", "ethereal:orange_tree_sapling")
 else
 	minetest.register_node(":ethereal:orange", {
-		description = S("Orange") .. " (♥4)",
+		description = S("Orange"),
 		drawtype = "plantlike",
 		tiles = {"farming_orange.png"},
 		inventory_image = "farming_orange.png",
@@ -116,13 +101,15 @@ else
 			fixed = {-0.2, -0.3, -0.2, 0.2, 0.2, 0.2}
 		},
 		groups = {
-			food_orange = 1, fleshy = 3, dig_immediate = 3, flammable = 2, eatable = 4
+			food_orange = 1, fleshy = 3, dig_immediate = 3, flammable = 2
 		},
 		is_ground_content = false,
 		on_use = minetest.item_eat(4),
 		sounds = farming.sounds.node_sound_leaves_defaults()
 	})
 
+	farming.add_eatable("ethereal:orange", 4)
+
 	alias("farming_plus:orange_item", "ethereal:orange")
 	alias("farming_plus:orange", "ethereal:orange")
 	alias("farming_plus:orange_seed", "default:sapling")

crops/artichoke.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- item definition
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:artichoke", {
-	description = S("Artichoke") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Artichoke"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_artichoke.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_artichoke = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 4
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_artichoke = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:artichoke_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:artichoke", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:artichoke", 4)
+
 -- crop definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/asparagus.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- asparagus
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:asparagus", {
-	description = S("Asparagus") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Asparagus"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_asparagus.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_asparagus = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_asparagus = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:asparagus_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:asparagus", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:asparagus", 1)
+
 -- asparagus definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/beans.lua

@@ -70,15 +70,17 @@ end
 
 -- beans
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:beans", {
-	description = S("Green Beans" .. " (♥1)"),
+	description = S("Green Beans"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_beans.png",
-	groups = {compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_beans = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1},
+	groups = {compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_beans = 1, flammable = 2},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1),
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return place_beans(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:beanpole_1")
 	end
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:beans", 1)
+
 -- beans can be used for green dye
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = a.dye_green,

crops/beetroot.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- beetroot
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:beetroot", {
-	description = S("Beetroot") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Beetroot"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_beetroot.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_beetroot = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_beetroot = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:beetroot_1")
@@ -15,14 +15,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:beetroot", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:beetroot", 1)
+
 -- beetroot soup
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:beetroot_soup", {
-	description = S("Beetroot Soup") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Beetroot Soup"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_beetroot_soup.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 2, eatable = 6},
+	groups = {flammable = 2},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, "farming:bowl")
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:beetroot_soup", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:beetroot_soup",
 	recipe = {

crops/blackberry.lua

@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- blackberries
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:blackberry", {
-	description = S("Blackberries" .. " (♥1)"),
+	description = S("Blackberries"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_blackberry.png",
 	groups = {
 		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_blackberries = 1, food_blackberry = 1,
-		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:blackberry_1")
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:blackberry", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:blackberry", 1)
+
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",
 	tiles = {"farming_blackberry_1.png"},

crops/blueberry.lua

@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- blueberries
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:blueberries", {
-	description = S("Wild Blueberries") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Wild Blueberries"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_blueberries.png",
 	groups = {
 		compostability = 48,seed = 2, food_blueberries = 1, food_blueberry = 1,
-		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:blueberry_1")
@@ -16,14 +16,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:blueberries", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:blueberries", 1)
+
 -- blueberry muffin (thanks to sosogirl123 @ deviantart.com for muffin image)
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:muffin_blueberry", {
-	description = S("Blueberry Muffin") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Blueberry Muffin"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_blueberry_muffin.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:muffin_blueberry", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:muffin_blueberry 2",
 	recipe = {
@@ -33,12 +37,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- Blueberry Pie
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:blueberry_pie", {
-	description = S("Blueberry Pie") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Blueberry Pie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_blueberry_pie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 75, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 75}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:blueberry_pie", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:blueberry_pie",
 	recipe = {

crops/cabbage.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- cabbage
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cabbage", {
-	description = S("Cabbage") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Cabbage"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_cabbage.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_cabbage = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_cabbage = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:cabbage_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cabbage", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:cabbage", 1)
+
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",
 	tiles = {"farming_cabbage_1.png"},

crops/carrot.lua

@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- carrot
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:carrot", {
-	description = S("Carrot") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Carrot"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_carrot.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_carrot = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 4
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_carrot = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:carrot_1")
@@ -20,14 +20,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:carrot", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:carrot", 4)
+
 -- carrot juice
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:carrot_juice", {
-	description = S("Carrot Juice") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Carrot Juice"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_carrot_juice.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
-	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, eatable = 4}
+	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:carrot_juice", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:carrot_juice",
 	recipe = {
@@ -42,12 +46,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- golden carrot
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:carrot_gold", {
-	description = S("Golden Carrot") .. " (♥10)",
+	description = S("Golden Carrot"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_carrot_gold.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(10),
-	groups = {eatable = 10}
+	groups = {flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:carrot_gold", 10)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:carrot_gold",
 	recipe = {{"group:food_carrot", "default:gold_lump"}}

crops/chili.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- chili pepper
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:chili_pepper", {
-	description = S("Chili Pepper") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Chili Pepper"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_chili_pepper.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_chili_pepper = 1, flammable = 4, eatable = 2
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_chili_pepper = 1, flammable = 4
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:chili_1")
@@ -15,14 +15,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:chili_pepper", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:chili_pepper", 2)
+
 -- bowl of chili
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:chili_bowl", {
-	description = S("Bowl of Chili") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Bowl of Chili"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_chili_bowl.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:chili_bowl", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:chili_bowl",
 	recipe = {

crops/cocoa.lua

@@ -94,12 +94,14 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 
 -- chocolate cookie
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cookie", {
-	description = S("Cookie") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Cookie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_cookie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {eatable = 2}
+	groups = {flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:cookie", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft( {
 	output = "farming:cookie 8",
 	recipe = {
@@ -109,12 +111,14 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 
 -- bar of dark chocolate (thanks to Ice Pandora for her deviantart.com chocolate tutorial)
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:chocolate_dark", {
-	description = S("Bar of Dark Chocolate") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Bar of Dark Chocolate"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_chocolate_dark.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3),
-	groups = {eatable = 3}
+	groups = {flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:chocolate_dark", 3)
+
 minetest.register_craft( {
 	output = "farming:chocolate_dark",
 	recipe = {

crops/coffee.lua

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:coffee_beans", {
 
 -- cup of coffee
 minetest.register_node("farming:coffee_cup", {
-	description = S("Cup of Coffee") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Cup of Coffee"),
 	drawtype = "torchlike",
 	tiles = {"farming_coffee_cup.png"},
 	inventory_image = "farming_coffee_cup.png",
@@ -25,12 +25,14 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:coffee_cup", {
 		type = "fixed",
 		fixed = {-0.25, -0.5, -0.25, 0.25, 0.25, 0.25}
 	},
-	groups = {vessel = 1, dig_immediate = 3, attached_node = 1, drink = 1, eatable = 2},
+	groups = {vessel = 1, dig_immediate = 3, attached_node = 1, drink = 1},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
 	sounds = farming.sounds.node_sound_glass_defaults()
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:coffee_cup", 2)
+
 minetest.register_alias("farming:coffee_cup_hot", "farming:coffee_cup")
 minetest.register_alias("farming:drinking_cup", "vessels:drinking_glass")
 

crops/corn.lua

@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- corn
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:corn", {
-	description = S("Corn") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Corn"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_corn.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 45, seed = 2, food_corn = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 3
+		compostability = 45, seed = 2, food_corn = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:corn_1")
@@ -20,14 +20,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:corn", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:corn", 3)
+
 -- corn on the cob (texture by TenPlus1)
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:corn_cob", {
-	description = S("Corn on the Cob") .. " (♥5)",
+	description = S("Corn on the Cob"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_corn_cob.png",
-	groups = {compostability = 65, food_corn_cooked = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 5},
+	groups = {compostability = 65, food_corn_cooked = 1, flammable = 2},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(5)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:corn_cob", 5)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 10,
@@ -37,12 +41,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- popcorn
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:popcorn", {
-	description = S("Popcorn") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Popcorn"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_popcorn.png",
-	groups = {compostability = 55, food_popcorn = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 4},
+	groups = {compostability = 55, food_popcorn = 1, flammable = 2},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:popcorn", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:popcorn",
 	recipe = {

crops/cucumber.lua

@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- cucumber
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cucumber", {
-	description = S("Cucumber") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Cucumber"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_cucumber.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_cucumber = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 4
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_cucumber = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:cucumber_1")
@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cucumber", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:cucumber", 4)
+
 -- cucumber definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/eggplant.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- eggplant
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:eggplant", {
-	description = S("Eggplant") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Eggplant"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_eggplant.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_eggplant = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 3
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_eggplant = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:eggplant_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:eggplant", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:eggplant", 3)
+
 -- definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/garlic.lua

@@ -13,12 +13,14 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:garlic_clove", {
 
 -- garlic bulb
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:garlic", {
-	description = S("Garlic") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Garlic"),
 	inventory_image = "crops_garlic.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1),
-	groups = {food_garlic = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55, eatable = 1}
+	groups = {food_garlic = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:garlic", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:garlic_clove 8",
 	recipe = {{"farming:garlic"}}

crops/ginger.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- ginger
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:ginger", {
-	description = S("Ginger") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Ginger"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_ginger.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_ginger = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_ginger = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:ginger_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:ginger", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:ginger", 1)
+
 -- ginger definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/grapes.lua

@@ -65,17 +65,19 @@ end
 
 -- grapes
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:grapes", {
-	description = S("Grapes") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Grapes"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_grapes.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_grapes = 1, flammable = 3, eatable = 2
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_grapes = 1, flammable = 3
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return place_grapes(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:grapes_1")
 	end
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:grapes", 2)
+
 -- grapes can be used for violet dye
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = a.dye_violet,

crops/lettuce.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- lettuce
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:lettuce", {
-	description = S("Lettuce") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Lettuce"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_lettuce.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_lettuce = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 2
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_lettuce = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:lettuce_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:lettuce", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:lettuce", 2)
+
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",
 	tiles = {"farming_lettuce_1.png"},

crops/melon.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- melon
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:melon_slice", {
-	description = S("Melon Slice") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Melon Slice"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_melon_slice.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_melon_slice = 1, flammable = 3, eatable = 2
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_melon_slice = 1, flammable = 3
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:melon_1")
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:melon_slice", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:melon_slice", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:melon_8",
 	recipe = {

crops/mint.lua

@@ -38,12 +38,14 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:mint_leaf", {
 
 -- mint tea
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:mint_tea", {
-	description = S("Mint Tea") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Mint Tea"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_mint_tea.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2, a.drinking_glass),
-	groups = {flammable = 4, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {flammable = 4}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:mint_tea", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:mint_tea",
 	recipe = {

crops/onion.lua

@@ -10,10 +10,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- onion
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:onion", {
-	description = S("Onion") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Onion"),
 	inventory_image = "crops_onion.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_onion = 1, flammable = 3, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_onion = 1, flammable = 3
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:onion_1")
@@ -21,14 +21,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:onion", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:onion", 1)
+
 -- onion soup
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:onion_soup", {
-	description = S("Onion Soup") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Onion Soup"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_onion_soup.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 6},
+	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, a.bowl)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:onion_soup", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:onion_soup",
 	recipe = {

crops/parsley.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- item definition
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:parsley", {
-	description = S("Parsley") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Parsley"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_parsley.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_parsley = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_parsley = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:parsley_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:parsley", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:parsley", 1)
+
 -- crop definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/peas.lua

@@ -6,11 +6,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- pea pod
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pea_pod", {
-	description = S("Pea Pod") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Pea Pod"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pea_pod.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_peas = 1, food_pea_pod = 1, flammable = 2,
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_peas = 1, food_pea_pod = 1, flammable = 2
-		eatable = 1
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:pea_1")
@@ -18,17 +17,21 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pea_pod", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pea_pod", 1)
+
 -- replacement for separate peas item that was removed
 minetest.register_alias("farming:peas", "farming:pea_pod")
 
 -- pea soup
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pea_soup", {
-	description = S("Pea Soup") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Pea Soup"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pea_soup.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 4},
+	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4, a.bowl)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pea_soup", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:pea_soup",
 	recipe = {

crops/pepper.lua

@@ -20,28 +20,34 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:peppercorn", {
 
 -- green pepper
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pepper", {
-	description = S("Green Pepper") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Green Pepper"),
 	inventory_image = "crops_pepper.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pepper", 2)
+
 -- yellow pepper
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pepper_yellow", {
-	description = S("Yellow Pepper") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Yellow Pepper"),
 	inventory_image = "crops_pepper_yellow.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3),
-	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55, eatable = 3}
+	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pepper_yellow", 3)
+
 -- red pepper
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pepper_red", {
-	description = S("Red Pepper") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Red Pepper"),
 	inventory_image = "crops_pepper_red.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4),
-	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55, eatable = 3}
+	groups = {food_pepper = 1, flammable = 3, compostability = 55}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pepper_red", 3)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:peppercorn",
 	recipe = {{"group:food_pepper"}}

crops/pineapple.lua

@@ -36,12 +36,14 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:pineapple", {
 
 -- pineapple
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pineapple_ring", {
-	description = S("Pineapple Ring") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Pineapple Ring"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pineapple_ring.png",
-	groups = {food_pineapple_ring = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 45, eatable = 1},
+	groups = {food_pineapple_ring = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 45},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pineapple_ring", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft( {
 	output = "farming:pineapple_ring 5",
 	recipe = {{"group:food_pineapple"}},
@@ -50,12 +52,14 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 
 -- pineapple juice
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pineapple_juice", {
-	description = S("Pineapple Juice") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Pineapple Juice"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pineapple_juice.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
-	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 35, eatable = 4}
+	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 35}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pineapple_juice", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:pineapple_juice",
 	recipe = {

crops/potato.lua

@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- potato
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:potato", {
-	description = S("Potato") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Potato"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_potato.png",
-	groups = {compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_potato = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1},
+	groups = {compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_potato = 1, flammable = 2},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:potato_1")
 	end,
@@ -26,14 +26,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:potato", {
 	end
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:potato", 1)
+
 -- baked potato
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:baked_potato", {
-	description = S("Baked Potato") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Baked Potato"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_baked_potato.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {eatable = 6}
+	groups = {flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:baked_potato", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 10,
@@ -43,12 +47,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- Potato and cucumber Salad
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:potato_salad", {
-	description = S("Cucumber and Potato Salad") .. " (♥10)",
+	description = S("Cucumber and Potato Salad"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_potato_salad.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(10, "farming:bowl"),
-	groups = {eatable = 10}
+	groups = {flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:potato_salad", 10)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:potato_salad",
 	recipe = {

crops/pumpkin.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- pumpkin slice
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pumpkin_slice", {
-	description = S("Pumpkin Slice") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Pumpkin Slice"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pumpkin_slice.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_pumpkin_slice = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 2
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_pumpkin_slice = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:pumpkin_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pumpkin_slice", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pumpkin_slice", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:pumpkin",
 	recipe = {
@@ -125,12 +127,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- pumpkin bread
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pumpkin_bread", {
-	description = S("Pumpkin Bread") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Pumpkin Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pumpkin_bread.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8),
-	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:pumpkin_bread", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:pumpkin_dough", {
 	description = S("Pumpkin Dough"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_pumpkin_dough.png"

crops/raspberry.lua

@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- raspberries
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:raspberries", {
-	description = S("Raspberries") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Raspberries"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_raspberries.png",
 	groups = {
 		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_raspberries = 1, food_raspberry = 1,
-		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		food_berry = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:raspberry_1")
@@ -16,14 +16,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:raspberries", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:raspberries", 1)
+
 -- raspberry smoothie
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:smoothie_raspberry", {
-	description = S("Raspberry Smoothie") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Raspberry Smoothie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_raspberry_smoothie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
-	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 65, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:smoothie_raspberry", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:smoothie_raspberry",
 	recipe = {

crops/rhubarb.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- rhubarb
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:rhubarb", {
-	description = S("Rhubarb") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Rhubarb"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_rhubarb.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_rhubarb = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_rhubarb = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:rhubarb_1")
@@ -15,14 +15,18 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:rhubarb", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:rhubarb", 1)
+
 -- rhubarb pie
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:rhubarb_pie", {
-	description = S("Rhubarb Pie") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Rhubarb Pie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_rhubarb_pie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65, flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:rhubarb_pie", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:rhubarb_pie",
 	recipe = {

crops/rice.lua

@@ -46,12 +46,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- rice flour and bread
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:rice_bread", {
-	description = S("Rice Bread") .. " (♥5)",
+	description = S("Rice Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_rice_bread.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(5),
-	groups = {food_rice_bread = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 5}
+	groups = {food_rice_bread = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:rice_bread", 5)
+
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:rice_flour", {
 	description = S("Rice Flour"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_rice_flour.png",

crops/ryeoatrice.lua

@@ -81,12 +81,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Multigrain bread
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:bread_multigrain", {
-	description = S("Multigrain Bread") .. " (♥7)",
+	description = S("Multigrain Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_bread_multigrain.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(7),
-	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 7}
+	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:bread_multigrain", 7)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 15,

crops/soy.lua

@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 
 -- soy milk
 minetest.register_node("farming:soy_milk", {
-	description = S("Soy Milk") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Soy Milk"),
 	drawtype = "plantlike",
 	tiles = {"farming_soy_milk_glass.png"},
 	inventory_image = "farming_soy_milk_glass.png",
@@ -64,13 +64,15 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:soy_milk", {
 	},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
 	groups = {
-		vessel = 1, food_milk_glass = 1, dig_immediate = 3, eatable = 2,
+		vessel = 1, food_milk_glass = 1, dig_immediate = 3,
 		attached_node = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 65
 	},
 	is_ground_content = false,
 	sounds = farming.sounds.node_sound_glass_defaults()
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:soy_milk", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft( {
 	output = "farming:soy_milk",
 	recipe = {
@@ -85,14 +87,16 @@ minetest.register_craft( {
 
 -- tofu
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:tofu", {
-	description = S("Tofu") .. " (♥3)",
+	description = S("Tofu"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_tofu.png",
 	groups = {
-		food_tofu = 1, food_meat_raw = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 3
+		food_tofu = 1, food_meat_raw = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65,
 	},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:tofu", 3)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:tofu",
 	recipe = {
@@ -104,12 +108,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- cooked tofu
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:tofu_cooked", {
-	description = S("Cooked Tofu") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Cooked Tofu"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_tofu_cooked.png",
-	groups = {food_meat = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 6},
+	groups = {food_meat = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:tofu_cooked", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	output = "farming:tofu_cooked",

crops/spinach.lua

@@ -3,10 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- spinach
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:spinach", {
-	description = S("Spinach") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Spinach"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_spinach.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_spinach = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_spinach = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:spinach_1")
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:spinach", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:spinach", 1)
+
 -- definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/strawberry.lua

@@ -3,11 +3,10 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- Strawberry (can also be planted as seed)
 minetest.register_craftitem(":ethereal:strawberry", {
-	description = S("Strawberry") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Strawberry"),
 	inventory_image = "ethereal_strawberry.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_strawberry = 1, food_berry = 1,
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_strawberry = 1, food_berry = 1, flammable = 2
-		flammable = 2, eatable = 1
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "ethereal:strawberry_1")
@@ -15,6 +14,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem(":ethereal:strawberry", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("ethereal:strawberry", 1)
+
 -- Define Strawberry Bush growth stages
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/sunflower.lua

@@ -45,14 +45,16 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- sunflower seeds (toasted)
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:sunflower_seeds_toasted", {
-	description = S("Toasted Sunflower Seeds") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Toasted Sunflower Seeds"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_sunflower_seeds_toasted.png",
 	groups = {
-		food_sunflower_seeds_toasted = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 1
+		food_sunflower_seeds_toasted = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65
 	},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:sunflower_seeds_toasted", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 10,
@@ -99,12 +101,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- sunflower seed bread
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:sunflower_bread", {
-	description = S("Sunflower Seed Bread") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Sunflower Seed Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_sunflower_bread.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8),
-	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:sunflower_bread", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:sunflower_bread",
 	recipe = {

crops/tomato.lua

@@ -8,23 +8,27 @@ local S = farming.translate
 
 -- tomato
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:tomato", {
-	description = S("Tomato") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Tomato"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_tomato.png",
-	groups = {compostability = 45, seed = 2, food_tomato = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 4},
+	groups = {compostability = 45, seed = 2, food_tomato = 1, flammable = 2},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:tomato_1")
 	end,
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:tomato", 4)
+
 -- tomato soup
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:tomato_soup", {
-	description = S("Tomato Soup") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Tomato Soup"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_tomato_soup.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 8},
+	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, "farming:bowl")
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:tomato_soup", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:tomato_soup",
 	recipe = {

crops/vanilla.lua

@@ -4,10 +4,10 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 
 -- vanilla
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:vanilla", {
-	description = S("Vanilla") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Vanilla"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_vanilla.png",
 	groups = {
-		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_vanilla = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 1
+		compostability = 48, seed = 2, food_vanilla = 1, flammable = 2
 	},
 	on_place = function(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing)
 		return farming.place_seed(itemstack, placer, pointed_thing, "farming:vanilla_1")
@@ -15,6 +15,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:vanilla", {
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:vanilla", 1)
+
 -- crop definition
 local def = {
 	drawtype = "plantlike",

crops/wheat.lua

@@ -99,12 +99,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 
 -- bread
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:bread", {
-	description = S("Bread") .. " (♥5)",
+	description = S("Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_bread.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(5),
-	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 5}
+	groups = {food_bread = 1, flammable = 2}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:bread", 5)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 15,

food.lua

@@ -5,12 +5,14 @@ local a = farming.recipe_items
 -- sliced bread
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:bread_slice", {
-	description = S("Sliced Bread") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Sliced Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_bread_slice.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1),
-	groups = {food_bread_slice = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 1}
+	groups = {food_bread_slice = 1, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:bread_slice", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:bread_slice 5",
 	recipe = {{"group:food_bread", a.cutting_board}},
@@ -20,12 +22,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- toast
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:toast", {
-	description = S("Toast") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Toast"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_toast.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(1),
-	groups = {food_toast = 1, flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 1}
+	groups = {food_toast = 1, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:toast", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	type = "cooking",
 	cooktime = 3,
@@ -36,12 +40,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- toast sandwich
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:toast_sandwich", {
-	description = S("Toast Sandwich") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Toast Sandwich"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_toast_sandwich.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4),
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 85, eatable = 4}
+	groups = {compostability = 85}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:toast_sandwich", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:toast_sandwich",
 	recipe = {
@@ -348,12 +354,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Turkish Delight
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:turkish_delight", {
-	description = S("Turkish Delight") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Turkish Delight"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_turkish_delight.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 3, compostability = 85, eatable = 2},
+	groups = {compostability = 85},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:turkish_delight", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:turkish_delight 4",
 	recipe = {
@@ -371,12 +379,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Garlic Bread
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:garlic_bread", {
-	description = S("Garlic Bread") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Garlic Bread"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_garlic_bread.png",
-	groups = {flammable = 3, compostability = 65, eatable = 2},
+	groups = {compostability = 65},
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2)
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:garlic_bread", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:garlic_bread",
 	recipe = {
@@ -387,12 +397,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Donuts (thanks to Bockwurst for making the donut images)
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:donut", {
-	description = S("Donut") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Donut"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_donut.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 4}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:donut", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:donut 3",
 	recipe = {
@@ -403,12 +415,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:donut_chocolate", {
-	description = S("Chocolate Donut") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Chocolate Donut"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_donut_chocolate.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:donut_chocolate", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:donut_chocolate",
 	recipe = {
@@ -418,12 +432,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:donut_apple", {
-	description = S("Apple Donut") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Apple Donut"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_donut_apple.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:donut_apple", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:donut_apple",
 	recipe = {
@@ -435,12 +451,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Porridge Oats
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:porridge", {
-	description = S("Porridge") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Porridge"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_porridge.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:porridge", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:porridge",
 	recipe = {
@@ -456,12 +474,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Jaffa Cake
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:jaffa_cake", {
-	description = S("Jaffa Cake") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Jaffa Cake"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_jaffa_cake.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:jaffa_cake", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:jaffa_cake 3",
 	recipe = {
@@ -480,12 +500,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Apple Pie
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:apple_pie", {
-	description = S("Apple Pie") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Apple Pie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_apple_pie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 75, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 75}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:apple_pie", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:apple_pie",
 	recipe = {
@@ -498,9 +520,9 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Cactus Juice
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cactus_juice", {
-	description = S("Cactus Juice") .. " (♥1)",
+	description = S("Cactus Juice"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_cactus_juice.png",
-	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 55, eatable = 1},
+	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 55},
 
 	on_use = function(itemstack, user, pointed_thing)
 
@@ -514,6 +536,8 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cactus_juice", {
 	end
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:cactus_juice", 1)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:cactus_juice",
 	recipe = {
@@ -556,12 +580,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Mac & Cheese
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:mac_and_cheese", {
-	description = S("Mac & Cheese") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Mac & Cheese"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_mac_and_cheese.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:mac_and_cheese", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:mac_and_cheese",
 	recipe = {
@@ -572,12 +598,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Spaghetti
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:spaghetti", {
-	description = S("Spaghetti") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Spaghetti"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_spaghetti.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:spaghetti", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:spaghetti",
 	recipe = {
@@ -590,12 +618,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Korean Bibimbap
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:bibimbap", {
-	description = S("Bibimbap") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Bibimbap"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_bibimbap.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:bibimbap", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:bibimbap",
 	recipe = {
@@ -620,12 +650,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Burger
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:burger", {
-	description = S("Burger") .. " (♥16)",
+	description = S("Burger"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_burger.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(16),
-	groups = {compostability = 95, eatable = 16}
+	groups = {compostability = 95}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:burger", 16)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:burger",
 	recipe = {
@@ -638,12 +670,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Salad
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:salad", {
-	description = S("Salad") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Salad"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_salad.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 45, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 45}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:salad", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:salad",
 	type = "shapeless",
@@ -656,12 +690,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Triple Berry Smoothie
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:smoothie_berry", {
-	description = S("Triple Berry Smoothie") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Triple Berry Smoothie"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_berry_smoothie.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, "vessels:drinking_glass"),
-	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {vessel = 1, drink = 1, compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:smoothie_berry", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:smoothie_berry",
 	type = "shapeless",
@@ -675,12 +711,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Patatas a la importancia
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:spanish_potatoes", {
-	description = S("Spanish Potatoes") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Spanish Potatoes"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_spanish_potatoes.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:spanish_potatoes", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:spanish_potatoes",
 	recipe = {
@@ -694,12 +732,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Potato omelet
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:potato_omelet", {
-	description = S("Potato omelet") .. " (♥6)",
+	description = S("Potato omelette"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_potato_omelet.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:potato_omelet", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:potato_omelet",
 	recipe = {
@@ -712,12 +752,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Paella
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:paella", {
-	description = S("Paella") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Paella"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_paella.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(8, a.bowl),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 8}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:paella", 8)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:paella",
 	recipe = {
@@ -731,12 +773,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Flan
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:flan", {
-	description = S("Vanilla Flan") .. " (♥8)",
+	description = S("Vanilla Flan"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_vanilla_flan.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(6),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, eatable = 6}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:flan", 6)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:flan",
 	recipe = {
@@ -754,12 +798,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Vegan Cheese
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:cheese_vegan", {
-	description = S("Vegan Cheese") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Vegan Cheese"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_cheese_vegan.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {compostability = 65, food_cheese = 1, flammable = 2, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {compostability = 65, food_cheese = 1}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:cheese_vegan", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:cheese_vegan",
 	recipe = {
@@ -790,12 +836,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Onigiri
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:onigiri", {
-	description = S("Onigiri") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Onigiri"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_onigiri.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:onigiri", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:onigiri",
 	recipe = {
@@ -807,12 +855,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Gyoza
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:gyoza", {
-	description = S("Gyoza") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Gyoza"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_gyoza.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(4),
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 4}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:gyoza", 4)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:gyoza 4",
 	recipe = {
@@ -829,12 +879,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Mochi
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:mochi", {
-	description = S("Mochi") .. " (♥4)",
+	description = S("Mochi"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_mochi.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(3),
-	groups = {flammable = 2, compostability = 65, eatable = 3}
+	groups = {compostability = 65}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:mochi", 3)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:mochi",
 	recipe = {
@@ -851,12 +903,14 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 -- Gingerbread Man
 
 minetest.register_craftitem("farming:gingerbread_man", {
-	description = S("Gingerbread Man") .. " (♥2)",
+	description = S("Gingerbread Man"),
 	inventory_image = "farming_gingerbread_man.png",
 	on_use = minetest.item_eat(2),
-	groups = {compostability = 85, eatable = 2}
+	groups = {compostability = 85}
 })
 
+farming.add_eatable("farming:gingerbread_man", 2)
+
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "farming:gingerbread_man 3",
 	recipe = {

init.lua

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 
 farming = {
 	mod = "redo",
-	version = "20240625",
+	version = "20240726",
 	path = minetest.get_modpath("farming"),
 	select = {
 		type = "fixed",
@@ -767,6 +767,27 @@ if input then
 	input:close()
 end
 
+-- helper function to add {eatable} group to food items
+local mod_tt_base = minetest.get_modpath("tt_base") -- mod does similar to infotext
+
+function farming.add_eatable(item, hp)
+
+	local def = minetest.registered_items[item]
+
+	if def then
+
+		local grps = def.groups or {}
+
+		grps.eatable = hp ; grps.flammable = 2
+
+		if mod_tt_base == nil then
+			def.description = def.description .. " (♥" .. hp .. ")"
+		end
+
+		minetest.override_item(item, {description = def.description, groups = grps})
+	end
+end
+
 -- recipe items
 dofile(farming.path .. "/items.lua")