EliteAEO 80.6 Verified
SportsNews / MediaFood
DR
84
Ahrefs
DA
88
Moz
Traffic
89.0k
Ahrefs
United States·Nofollow
$2,650/ placement
AEO & GEO citation links · Food
Food Backlinks for Brands That Want a Place in AI Recipe Answers
Food prompts are some of the most practical things people type: what to cook with what's in the fridge, which olive oil is worth the price, where to eat near the hotel, how to meal prep for a week. Answer engines draw on recipe publishers, food journalism, restaurant guides and taste tests to respond. Packaged food and beverage brands, kitchen equipment makers, restaurants, meal kits and food apps earn mentions by being part of that content, not sitting beside it.
136
Food placements
34
Elite + Strong tier
DR 41
Median authority
$89+
Starting price · median $269
Why answer engines cite Food sources
- 1
Recipes are structured. Ingredients, steps and timings are easy for engines to extract, and a specific product named as an ingredient or tool can appear in the summarized answer.
- 2
Taste tests settle shopping questions. Blind tastings and 'best store-bought' pieces are the natural source when someone asks which brand to buy.
- 3
Dining is local. Restaurant prompts pull from city food guides and regional coverage, rarely from national roundups.
Prompts your buyers ask AI
High-protein vegetarian meal prep I can cook on Sunday for the whole week
Which store-bought pesto actually tastes homemade?
Best Dutch oven for sourdough that costs less than the big-name brands
Where should I eat in Austin for great tacos that aren't touristy?
Answer engines build replies to prompts like these from sources they trust. Placements on those sources are how a brand enters the answer.
Top Food placements
Highest AEO scores in Food
EliteAEO 76.8 Verified
News / MediaLifestyleFood
DR
72
Ahrefs
DA
59
Moz
Traffic
77.0k
Ahrefs
India·Dofollow
$779/ placement
EliteAEO 76.7 Verified
FoodHealth / FitnessFashion / Beauty
DR
71
Ahrefs
DA
75
Moz
Traffic
276k
Semrush
United States·Dofollow
$369/ placement
EliteAEO 75.1 Verified
EntertainmentFashion / BeautyFood
DR
78
Ahrefs
DA
86
Moz
Traffic
121k
Ahrefs
United States·Dofollow
$5,550/ placement
StrongAEO 74.6 Verified
TravelFood
DR
73
Ahrefs
DA
74
Moz
Traffic
236k
Ahrefs
Global·Dofollow
$649/ placement
StrongAEO 74.5 Verified
FoodTech / SaaSSports
DR
72
Ahrefs
DA
28
Moz
Traffic
8.9k
Ahrefs
United Kingdom·Dofollow
$449/ placement
StrongAEO 74.3 Verified
FoodTravelTech / SaaS
DR
71
Ahrefs
DA
39
Moz
Traffic
49.9k
Ahrefs
Global·Dofollow
$389/ placement
StrongAEO 74.1 Verified
EntertainmentFoodHealth / Fitness
DR
68
Ahrefs
DA
53
Moz
Traffic
116k
Ahrefs
India 52%·Dofollow
$419/ placement
StrongAEO 73.4 Verified
News / MediaBusiness / FinanceFood
DR
72
Ahrefs
DA
71
Moz
Traffic
12.8k
Ahrefs
United Kingdom 84%·Dofollow
$1,050/ placement
Placement playbook
How to win Food citations
- 01
Put the product inside the recipe
Pitch recipes, meal plans or techniques where your product is a genuine ingredient or tool, named specifically. An engine summarizing that recipe may carry the name through; a banner-style mention won't.
- 02
Earn the comparison
For pantry and kitchen brands, taste tests and buying guides that compare you with well-known options are the most direct route into 'which brand should I buy' answers.
- 03
Go local for restaurants and food service
Restaurants, bakeries and caterers should prioritize city food guides and regional coverage that states address, cuisine and price range clearly, with the business name as anchor.
Food by AEO tier
| Tier | Sites | Med. DR | Med. price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | 4 | 78 | $2,650 |
| Strong | 30 | 66 | $329 |
| Standard | 70 | 40 | $269 |
| Emerging | 32 | 19 | $189 |
Biggest audiences: United States, India, United Kingdom, France, Australia. 113 confirmed dofollow.
Watch out for
- Health claims on food. Calling a product immune-boosting or good for a condition can run into labeling and advertising rules; keep nutrition statements accurate and approved.
- Seasonal mismatch. Holiday baking, grilling season, Ramadan and Lunar New Year recipes are searched in advance; a placement published on the day misses the planning.
- Untested recipes. Vague or unreliable recipes undermine trust with readers and editors and are less likely to be quoted.
Best value
High-tier Food links near the median price
StrongAEO 60.3 Verified
Marketing / SEONews / MediaFood
DR
43
Ahrefs
DA
59
Moz
Traffic
45.5k
Semrush
Global·Dofollow
$149/ placement
StrongAEO 70.0 Verified
ParentingFoodPets
DR
70
Ahrefs
DA
66
Moz
Traffic
38.3k
Ahrefs
Mexico 54%·Dofollow
$159/ placement
StrongAEO 70.5 Verified
News / MediaFoodHome / Real Estate
DR
66
Ahrefs
DA
36
Moz
Traffic
4.9k
Ahrefs
United States 95%·Dofollow
$169/ placement
Food AEO links: FAQ
Do AI engines name brands in recipe answers?+
Sometimes, mainly when the source recipe specifies a product or when the prompt asks for a recommendation. Generic ingredient lists usually don't. Placements where your product genuinely affects the result give you the best chance.
Are food blogs or food publications better for placements?+
Established food publications carry authority for buying and dining questions, while recipe-focused sites can be strong for cooking prompts. Look at each site's traffic and topic focus rather than assuming one type always wins.
Can restaurants benefit from AEO backlinks?+
Yes, particularly for prompts that combine a place with a cuisine or occasion. Local coverage that states location, menu style and price range gives engines facts to attribute. Keep your own listings consistent with what the articles say.
How should beverage and alcohol brands approach placements?+
Alcohol marketing is regulated in many countries, and publishers often have their own age-gating or content rules. Confirm both before placing, and avoid content likely to reach under-age audiences.
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