Frequently Asked Questions
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How does portions.ph work?
portions.ph helps you discover recipes and plan your meals more efficiently. Find recipes that fit your preferences, add the ones you want to prepare, and adjust the number of servings for each dish. Portions then combines the ingredients from your selected recipes into one consolidated list with the quantities you need.
This makes it easier to plan your meals and prepare a shopping list for your next grocery trip.
Can I use the website without creating an account?
Yes, you can browse recipes and use some features without an account. You'll need to create an account to submit recipes, save your selections, and access your ingredient lists later.
Where do your recipes come from?
Our recipe collection includes recipes curated by Portions as well as recipes submitted by our community.
For recipes sourced from third parties, we aim to credit the original authors by linking to their websites or profiles. For recipes submitted by users, the person submitting the recipe is responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate rights or permission to share the content.
Can I submit my own recipes?
Yes! You can submit your own recipes through Portions. You'll need to create an account to submit a recipe.
Submitted recipes may be reviewed before being published on the website. By submitting a recipe, you confirm that you have the right to share the recipe and its associated content, including any photos or other materials you provide.
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, selecting Pork will filter out recipes that contain pork. You can select multiple filters to narrow your results further.
How do you calculate the total calories per recipe?
We estimate calories by summing the known calorie content of the ingredients used in each recipe and calculating the result based on the recipe's serving size.
Calorie information may be estimated when complete nutritional information is not available, so it should not be considered exact nutritional or dietary advice.
Can I adjust the number of servings?
Yes. You can adjust the serving size of a recipe to calculate the corresponding ingredient quantities. When you select multiple recipes, Portions uses those quantities to create a consolidated ingredient list.
How does the ingredient list work?
When you select multiple recipes, Portions combines their ingredients into a single list. Ingredients that can be combined are consolidated so you can see the total amount needed across your selected recipes.
This helps reduce duplicate items and makes your grocery planning easier.
Is my shopping list public?
Yes. Shopping lists are public by default, making them easy to share with others.
For example, one person can create a shopping list at home and share it with someone else who is doing the grocery shopping. You can change a shopping list's visibility to private if you don't want others to access it.
Can I edit my shopping list?
Your shopping list is generated from the recipes and serving sizes you've selected. If you need to change the quantities, you can adjust the serving sizes of your recipes and regenerate the list.
You can also create a new shopping list by selecting different recipes or changing your selections.
How do I install the app?
You can install the website as an app on supported devices using a Progressive Web App (PWA). Installing the app provides an app-like experience and enables features such as offline access.
On supported browsers, you'll find an Install app option in the user menu in the header. Select this option and follow the browser's instructions to install the app on your device.
On iPhone and iPad, the installation process is different. If you're using Safari, open the website, tap the Share button, then select Add to Home Screen. The Install app option in the user menu is only displayed when the browser supports the installation prompt used by the website.
For more information about installing Progressive Web Apps, see Google's Learn PWA guide.
Can I use my shopping list without an internet connection?
Yes, but offline shopping list access is available only in the installed PWA.
Before going offline, open your shopping list while you have an internet connection. This allows the app to cache your shopping list on your device. Once it has been cached, you can continue to view and interact with your list without an internet connection.
Important: You must first install the app as a PWA and open your shopping list while online. Simply opening the shopping list in a regular browser does not enable offline access.
When you reconnect to the internet, your changes can be synchronized with your account.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. If you’d like to delete your account, please contact us through our contact page.