Frequently Asked Questions
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How does portions.ph work?
portions.ph helps you plan and shop for meals more efficiently. Simply add recipes to your shopping bag and choose the number of servings for each dish. At checkout, we’ll automatically consolidate all the ingredients from your selected recipes and generate a shopping list with the correct quantities. This helps you buy just the right amount of food—no more, no less.
Can I use the website without creating an account?
Yes, you can browse and use some features of the website without an account. However, you'll need to create one to checkout your shopping list and access it later.
Where do your recipes come from?
We curate recipes from a variety of sources—our own collection, as well as trusted online and social media contributors. We always credit the original authors by linking to their websites or profiles. For published recipes, we only show an excerpt and provide a link to the full version on the author's site.
Where do your product listings come from?
We gather product information from online grocery stores and other relevant sources. This includes product names, prices, and images, to help you find what you need easily.
How can I exclude recipes with certain ingredients or dietary restrictions?
On the Recipes search page, open the Filters panel and select the ingredients or dietary restrictions you'd like to avoid. For example, choosing Pork will hide all recipes that contain pork. You can select multiple filters — so if you also choose Peanuts, your results will only show recipes that are free from both pork and peanuts.
How do you calculate the total calories per recipe?
We estimate calories by summing the known calorie content of each ingredient per serving. We also exclude ingredients that don't contribute to the final dish—like oils used solely in the cooking process.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. If you’d like to delete your account, please contact us through our contact page.
Can I submit my own recipes?
Not yet, but this feature is coming soon! Stay tuned.
Is my shopping list public?
By default, your shopping list is public, so it's easy to share with others. You can change its visibility to private at any time.
Can I edit my shopping list?
Once you've checked out your shopping list, it can't be edited. However, you can preview it before checking out. If you need changes, just create a new list by adding recipes again and proceeding to checkout.