Frequently asked questions
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about hammhamm.app.
What is hammhamm.app?
hammhamm.app is a personal recipe collection app with automatic nutrition analysis. You can import recipes, enter them manually, organize them into groups, and mark favorites. Calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates are calculated automatically for every recipe.
Is hammhamm.app free?
hammhamm.app is free for the first 100 registered users. These early users help develop the app further – their feedback flows directly into new features.
How does automatic nutrition calculation work?
hammhamm.app automatically matches a recipe's ingredients against the USDA FoodData Central database as well as OpenFoodFacts. Calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates are determined for each ingredient and extrapolated per serving. The calculation happens fully automatically in the background.
Can I import recipes automatically?
Yes. hammhamm.app can import recipes directly via URL from other websites, read them from photos (OCR), or capture them through manual entry. The AI automatically normalizes the ingredients and matches them to the nutrition database.
Which websites are supported for recipe import?
Import works with a wide variety of recipe websites, including Einfachkochen, BBC Good Food and many others. The OCR feature also lets you read recipes from photos or screenshots.
How can I share a recipe with others?
Every recipe can be shared via a public link. Recipients can view the recipe without registering. Public access can be disabled again at any time if you wish.
What can the shopping list do?
The shopping list automatically compiles ingredients from your recipes, can be shared with other people, and supports push notifications for changes. Individual items can be checked off.
Is there a meal planner?
Yes. In hammhamm.app you can plan meals for the entire week in advance, keep track of nutritional values, and create a shopping list directly from the meal plan.
What is the difference between meal planning and the eating tracker?
Meal planning helps you plan meals ahead of time. The eating tracker logs what you actually ate – including the calorie balance for the day.
What does weight tracking mean?
In the weight tracking section you can log your body weight regularly and follow your progress on a timeline. This feature is optional and only available after explicit consent to store health data.
Is my data safe with hammhamm.app?
Yes. hammhamm.app is fully GDPR-compliant. Your recipes and health data belong to you – they are not passed on to third parties and are not used for advertising purposes. Health-related data (weight, daily calorie needs) is only stored with your explicit consent.
Can I delete my account and my data?
Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time. You can find this option in your profile settings, or contact us directly at info@jonashamm.de.
Which devices and browsers are supported?
hammhamm.app is designed as a Progressive Web App and works in all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). It can be installed on your smartphone home screen and also works offline to a limited extent.
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