Abbreviations
What does T. stand for?
Tablespoon
1 T. = ___ t.
1 T. = 3 t.
Part of a standardized recipe. Starts with the letter Y.
Yield
The conversion factor is 6 and the original quantity is 12 eggs.
Find the new quantity needed. Show/explain your work.
6 * 12 = 72 eggs
Accurate & efficient
What does fl. oz. stand for?
Fluid ounces
___ cup = 8 fl oz
1 cup = 8 fl oz
Part of a standardized recipe that is only sometimes included. Starts with the letter N.
Nutrition Information
Original recipe makes 20 portions. The chef needs 6 portions.
What is the conversion factor?
Show/explain your work.
ROC = New/Old = 6/20 = 0.3
ROC: 2
Original Amount: 4 T. Butter
Find the new amount needed?
Give your answer in cups.
New Amount= ROC * Original Amount
New Amount = 2 * 4 = 8 T.
8 T. = 1/2 c.
What does tsp. stand for?
Teaspoon
1 block of butter = ___ lb.
1 block of butter = 1 lb.
What is the vocabulary term for, the fixed quantity served to a customer for a fixed selling price?
Standard Portion Size: The fixed quantity served to a customer for a fixed selling price.
Conversion Factor is 0.375 and the original quantity is 3 lb. What is the new quantity needed?
Show/explain your work.
0.375 * 3 = 1.125 lb
DOUBLE DAILY!
Measuring Technique: You want to measure a quantity of figs in a glass bowl. Your scale can be reset. What steps can you take to determine just the weight of the figs?
DOUBLE DAILY!
DOUBLE DAILY!
1) Turn on scale.
2) Place empty bowl on scale.
3) Zero out scale, or put on tare so that the weight of the bowl is not included with the figs.
4) Add figs to scale and weigh.
What does ozw stand for?
Ounces by weight.
1 large egg = ___ oz.
1 large egg = 2 oz.
List 3 common tools used for standardized portions.
Tools used for standardized portions: Scoops, spoodles, slotted spoons, ladles, portion scales, & measuring cups.
The conversion factor is 4.5 and the original quantity is 60 oz. What is the new quantity?
Show/explain your work.
CF * OQ = NQ
4.5 * 60 = 270
CF = 3
Original Quantity: 3 lb, 3 oz Rolled Oats
What is the new quantity? Show/explain your work.
3 * 3 lb 3 oz = NQ
9 lb 9 oz = NQ
What does TT stand for?
To Taste
___ cup = 5 T. & 1 t.
1/3 cup = 5 T. & 1t.
When writing ingredients for a standardized recipe, be sure to include the ___, ____, and the specific type of ingredient.
When writing ingredients for a standardized recipe, be sure to include the amount, unit, and the specific type of ingredient.
Original recipe makes 40 portions. The chef needs 10 portions.
ROC= New/Old = 10/40 1/4 or 0.25
Find the rate of conversion & the new quantity. Show/explain your work.
The original recipe calls for 7 pounds of veal. The yield is 12 portions. How much veal will be needed for 8 portions?
ROC = New/Old = 8/12 .66 or 2/3
ROC * OQ = NQ
.66 * 7 = 4.66 lbs of veal