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Fresh Produce. Chapter 4. Fresh Produce Selection Factors. Intended Use – an apple used in a display will need to be of higher quality than one used in a fruit cup where it will be camouflaged. Exact Name – Is the variety. Ex: Romaine Lettuce. What are some other exact names?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Fresh ProduceChapter 4
Fresh Produce Selection Factors
• Intended Use – an apple used in a display will need to be of higher quality than one used in a fruit cup where it will be camouflaged.
• Exact Name – Is the variety. Ex: Romaine Lettuce. What are some other exact names?
Fresh Produce Selection Factors
• U.S. Government Grades– USDA’s AMS sets the grade standards for
approximately 150 types of fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
– www.ams.usda.gov/fv– Different products have different grading schedules.– PMA Fresh Produce Manual www.pma.com
Commonly Used Grading Terminology• Fancy – the top quality
produced; represents about 1 % of all produce.
• No. 1 – the bulk of items produced; the grade that most retailers purchase.
• Commercial – slightly less quality than U.S. No. 1.
U. S. Fancy vegetables are of moreUniform shape and have fewer
defects than U.S. No. 1.
U.S. No. 1Vegetables of this grade should be
tender and fresh-appearing, have good color, and be relatively free from bruises and decay.
U.S. No. 2 and No. 3 Have lower quality requirements
than Fancy or No. 1, all grades are nutritious. The differences are mainly in appearance, waste, and preference.
Fresh Produce Selection Factors• Packers’ brands- most
states require the name be registered with state’s department of agriculture.
• NOT required to purchase the U.S government grading services, MUST government inspections = mandatory.
Fresh Produce Selection
• Product size– Box count, lug, or piece
per pound– Lug “4 by 5”– Item Size “3 to 1”
• Size of container –layers in a flat.
• Packaging material –fiberboard or thin brown paper.
Fresh Produce Selection• Packaging procedure
– Layered produce is generally in between sheets of paper or cardboard.
– Slab packaging may save money but this type of random packaging may cause a decrease in yield.
– Some products are wrapped individually or placed in “cell pack” to preserve appearance.
Fresh Produce Selection• Minimum weight per case –
assures buyers of minimum acceptable weight . There is shrinkage or dehydration while in transit.
• Product yield• Point of origin –differences
in quality, texture, appearance and taste that accompany products from different parts of the world.
BLUEBERRY REAL FRUIT BASEDescription: IQF Blueberries are diced, heated and
mixed with a sweetened, thickened Sauce.• Berry Up! is packed in 35 oz. net weight plastic
bottles and frozen to maximize product quality.Ingredients: Blueberries, Sugar, Water, Natural
Flavor, Guar Gum and Xanthan Gum.Physical Properties:• Brix: 30-34• pH: 3.0-3.8• Viscosity: Thick but pourable• Piece Size: Chunky berry pieces should pass
through a 6mm straw• Color: Blue purple typical of blueberries• Flavor: Typical of ripe blueberriesShipping Information:• Case Pack: 12 bottles• Gross Wt.: 11.9 kg (29 pounds)• Case Dimensions: 10.25”L x 12.5” W x 10.25” H
Fresh Produce Selection• Preservation method –
storage conditions within the distribution channel affect quality and availability of produce.
• Refrigeration• Waxing – Mother Nature • What fruits and vegetables
are waxed?
Fresh Produce Selection
• Organically Grown –www.ams.usda.gov/nop
• Hydroponically grown produce is grown in nutrient rich water and has been become popular with fine-dining establishments that are willing to pay the premium price.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHBhyqowSEc
Fresh Produce Selection
• Intended use• Exact name• U.S. grade• Product size• Size of container• Type of packaging
material• Packaging procedure
• Minimum weight per case
• Product yield• Point of origin• Color• Product form• Degree of ripeness• Ripening process used• Preservation Method
Fresh Produce Specifications at your establishment• Cauliflower, white• Used for side dish for all
entrées • U.S. No. 1 (high)• 12 count• 18 – to 25-pound carton• Moisture-proof fiberboard• Pretrimmed heads• Fresh, refrigerated• Fully ripened
Purchasing ControlsKeeping Track of InventoryDIRECTS: • Those items that upon
delivery go into Production and become part of food cost.
STORES: • Those items upon
delivery go into storage & does not become part of the food cost until they are requisitioned.
RECEIVING: • When ownership of the
product changes hands.
Par Level Approach
Step 2 – Par levels set predetermined
purchasing point.Determine par levels for
each item.Recognize that product
usage between order and delivery dates must be estimated.
• Calculate the Order Quantity by using the formula below:
Amount on hand (current inventory) –
established par level.
Amount on Hand
Established Par Level
Amount to Order
2 cases 6 cases 4 cases
The Charles Levinston Approach• Determines quality of purchase units needed.• Analyzes each purchase unit to determine how many portions
the purchase unit will yield.• This process is recommended to purchase major ingredients
in the recipe.• For accuracy in EP per Unit (E.P.P.U) we should refer to
standardized recipes.• Information for Calculation, the following is necessary: • Purchase Unit/Standard Portion/Edible Yield %/• Number of Customers
Levinston Method
Step 1 – Request and accept the
supplier’s stated delivery schedule.
Remember—the buyer cannot generally alter this schedule without additional expense.
Discussion Question: Why is it important for
operators to know a vendor’s potential (as well as normal) delivery dates when seeking to most effectively manage inventory purchases?
Levinson’s Purchase ApproachIngredient Portion Size Edible Yield % Number of CoversOranges 4 oz 62.5% 250Navel, 72 ct.
STEP 1: Find out how many As Purchased Portions per lb.Chapter 11: 16 oz /4 oz = 4 AP Portions
STEP 2: Find how many Edible Portions per lb.4 AP Portions X 62.5 % = 2.5 Edible Portions per lb.
STEP 3: Find how much Product to Purchase.250 covers / 2.5 EP/lb.= 100 lb (each orange weighs 2.5 oz)How much should I purchase? ____________________.
Determining the Yield %• Yield % = EP weight/ AP weight
Examples:
As Purchased Edible Portion Yield %
7 lbs 3.5 lbs 50%
5 lbs 2 lbs. 40%
10 lbs 6 lbs. 60%
Yield %