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Saturation Effect in Minecraft
Saturation status effect in Minecraft: what it does, the Java and Bedrock effect commands and how to remove it.
| Type | Status effect |
|---|
Data checked Nov 6, 2026
Saturation is a beneficial status effect in Minecraft. Restores hunger and saturation. You can get it from potions, food, beacons, mobs or commands. This page shows the effect, how to apply it with a command on Java Edition and Bedrock Edition and common questions.
Saturation at a glance
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Beneficial |
| Effect | Restores hunger and saturation |
| ID | saturation |
Saturation command
Java Edition
/effect give @s saturation 60 1Bedrock Edition
/effect @s saturation 60 1The first number is the duration in seconds and the second is the amplifier, where 0 is level I and 1 is level II. Add true at the end to hide the particles. Build any combination with the effect command generator and clear it with /effect clear @s. The /effect wiki page has the full syntax.
How to get Saturation without commands
Look at the potions guide for brewing recipes, and remember that beacons, golden apples, suspicious stew and some mobs also apply effects.
Saturation FAQ
What does Saturation do in Minecraft?
Restores hunger and saturation.
What is the Saturation effect command?
On Java use /effect give @s saturation 60 1. On Bedrock use /effect @s saturation 60 1.
How do I remove Saturation?
Run /effect clear @s saturation on Java, or /effect @s clear on Bedrock, or drink milk.