API keys are generated automatically upon subscription creation.
Initial Registration
The API key is sent directly to the email address used during registration. If it is not in the primary inbox, please check the spam or promotional folders.
Client Center Retrieval
If access to both the email inbox and the Client Center is lost, please open a support ticket for identity verification and account recovery.
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Monitoring API Usage
API usage, including request volume and billing estimates, must be monitored via the Client Center. The Client Center provides a detailed breakdown of all active subscriptions associated with an account. Available metrics include: Total API requests ...
Chomp API License Information
This document outlines the Terms of Use ("Terms") governing your access to the Chomp API and the Chomp Database. By accessing the API, you consent to these Terms. Executive Summary & Operational Policies Commercial Use: Allowed on Standard and ...
API Documentation Help
Get started with our API by heading over to the API Documentation. We recommend that you take some time to learn how our API works then browse our Knowledge Base articles if you're having trouble. If that doesn't help, then feel free to open a ...
401 Unauthorized
A 401 Unauthorized error indicates that the Chomp API has rejected your request due to authentication, billing, or rate limit issues. Common Causes Exceeded Rate Limits: (Limited and Standard Plans) You have exceeded your allowed Requests Per Minute ...
Building a Recipe Nutrition App with the Chomp API
One of the most common use cases developers bring to the Chomp API is recipe nutrition calculation — giving users a way to log ingredients, build recipes, and see the full nutritional breakdown of what they're cooking. It sounds straightforward, but ...