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fruits packaging
Bulk $ - Locals, unripe or short distance travelers Hardy items in loose form packaging Bag or box sold by weight Layer $$$ - Apples and delicate products, long distances Protective material between layers of product Items are sold by the count Flat $$ - All berries and some grapes Very delicate product sold by volume, not weight Generally small pint or half-pint containers
cheese info
Categorized by type of milk used How the milk is prepared (raw/past.) How the rind is formed or treated Where and for how long it is aged These all help to determine texture, smell, color, firmness, & conformation
families of fruits
Citrus Melons Berries Drupes Pomes Grapes Tropical Exotic Based on their flavor, texture, origin, and how they are used
beef grading is determined by
Color, texture, and firmness Extent of marbling Animal's age A yield grade may also be issued, and considers: Conformation (body composition & meat to bone ratio) Finish (quality & distribution of fat)
can cutting
Comparison of two similar canned goods to see which is a better product or value. Cans are opened and compared for: Net weight Drained weight Packing Mediums Color Flavor Texture
Adductor Mussel
Cylindrical mussel used to open & close the shell of a bivalve mollusk
flat fish
Dark dextral side, white underside Resides on ocean bottom with both eyes on top side
The purpose of inspection is to:
Detect and destroy diseased and unfit meat Ensure clean and sanitary handling on kill floor and in fabrication areas Prevent harmful substances from getting into the meat Apply an "inspected & passed" stamp on the carcass or the case Prevent false labeling or misleading statements (grades)
Frozen at Sea (FAS)
Dressed or fully processed and frozen at sea On board specialized factory ships (hours old)
types of fruit botanically speaking
Drupes Berries Pomes Pepos Dry Fruit Aggregates Multiples Based on how the fruit forms when growing
drupe fruits
Drupes are stone fruit Stones (pits) contain a soft seed kernel Kernels of some may contain toxins Most drupes will ripen after picking Ripe fruits are very delicate Wash just prior to using Include three groups Freestone Clingstone Tryma or nutlike-drupes Freestone and cling drupes include Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums and technically Olives Nut-like drupes including Almonds and Walnuts have inedible fruits and are discussed under nuts and seeds Blenheim, Moorpark, and Tilton Apricots, Bing, Lapin, Morello, and Rainier Cherries, Donut and White Peaches and Nectarines, and Greengage, Pluot, and Sugar Plums
ep
Edible Portion the usable part of the purchase unit (incorporates loss from trimming, shrinkage & packaging)
exotic fruits
Exotic fruits belong to many of the various categories Grow in tropic and sub-tropic regions Generally available year round due to transportation Add value to menu through differentiation Often are necessary to support cooking of ethnic cuisines from those areas from which they originate Cactus Pears, Carambola, Cherimoyas, Figs, Guavas, Feijoa, Loquats, Lychee, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Pomelo,
vinegar
Fermented liquid in a diluted form, derived from cider, wine, beer, or any crop that contains sugar including apples, grapes, grain, etc. The name is derived from the French vin aigre (sour wine)
boneless fish
Fit into flat or round categories Cartilage instead of bones for skeletal structure Includes sharks, rays, & skates
seeds
Flowering plants' means of reproduction Encased in a protective seed coat, usually with stored food
Refreshed or Previously Frozen
Frozen dressed, then slacked for processing
nuts
Fruit composed of a hard solid shell and a loose seed The seed is what is consumed Many nuts are technically just seeds
when receiving fresh fish always check in this order
G - Gills Gills should be bright, not slimy (cut?) E - Eyes Clear and bulging for most species S - Scales In tact and clinging, butter coating T - Texture Firm or elastic to touch, rigor, spring S - Smell Reminiscent of the sea, not fishy; Fresh
bivalve mollusks
Gastropod having one valve for Intake and one valve for Expulsion Identified by 2 hinged shell clams, mussels, oysters
Avoirdupois (avdp)
Goods of Weight Water is the means of converting liquid or volumetric measurement to avoirdupois measurement
citrus fruits
Grown worldwide in tropical & subtropical climates Origin in Southeast Asia and Australia over 6000 years ago Thick rind of brightly colored zest and bitter white pith Acidic with strong aroma Flesh is segmented & juicy Bitter, tart, or sweet in flavor Pulp, skin, & juice are edible Hybridize easily, many varieties Lemons, Limes, Grapefruits, Kumquats, Mandarins, Tangelos, Tangerines, Clementines, Citron, Ugli Fruits, Oranges Meyer Lemons, Buddha's Hand, Key & Kaffir Limes, Bitter, Valencia, Navel, Bergamot & Blood Oranges, Satsumas, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Yuzu
leafy vegetables
Hardy Greens Strong spicy flavors Often cooked and reduce drastically Milder Greens Mostly water Usually eaten raw Lettuces Quality Indicators Crisp, fresh, brightly colored leaves No slime or brown spots Ethylene sensitive hardy-Chicory, Dandelion, Endive, Escarole, Mustard, Sorrel, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Watercress mild-Lettuces Butter, Iceberg, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romaine
bulk purchasing
Hardy items in loose form packaging Bag or box sold by weight
crustaceans
Have Exoskeletons Have Segmented Bodies Crustaceans Can Regenerate Appendages
cephalopod
Having an internal shell squid octopus
brassica vegetables
Heads, flowers, & leaves Quick growing, cool weather vegetables Eaten raw or cooked Varieties Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Kale, Kholrabi Quality Indicators Firm Heavy for size Good color
peppers and chiles info
Heat of chili peppers is ranked 1 - 10 with 10 being the hottest or measured in Scoville units smaller are usually hotter capsaicin-laden: gives heat
herb and spice varieties
Herbs - Leaves Basil, Bay Leaf, Chervil, Cilantro, Dill, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thyme Herbs - Stems or Shoots Chives, Garlic Chives, Lemongrass Spices - Seeds Anise, Cardamom (seedpod), Celery, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Mace (hull), Mustard, Nutmeg (pit) Spices - Fruit Allspice (berry), Cayenne, other Chiles, & Paprika (dried peppers), Peppercorns Spices - Other Cinnamon (tree bark), Ginger (root), Saffron (flower stigmas), Cloves (flower buds)
single source buying
'one stop shopping' historically used for non-perishable & non-edible primarily used by chains & corporate purchasing negotiate for good availability and reliable delivery
non-climacteric
(fruits that will not self ripen after being picked) Many Berries, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Olives, Pineapples, Pomegranates, & Watermelons Some may be forced ripened with and all are susceptible to ethylene
climacteric
(fruits that will self ripen after being picked) Apricots, Bananas, Cantaloupes, Citrus, Guavas, Honeydews, Kiwis, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Passion Fruits, Peaches, Pears, Persimmons & Plums Avocados will mature on the vine but will not ripen until picked
milks used for cheese
*Cow Milk - Primary US species: Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Canadienne, Dutch Belted, Guernsey, Holstein-Friesian, Jersey, Kerry, Milking Shorthorn, & Norwegian Red *Sheep Milk - Primary US species: East-Friesian, & Lacaune *Goat Milk - Primary US species: Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Oberhasli, Saanen, Sable, & Toggenburg Buffalo Milk - Primary US Species: Swamp & Riverine Others Rare & not in US - Horse, Camel, Donkey, Yak
cheese varieties or styles
-fresh (no rind, not aged)(soft)- goat, cottage, feta, farmers -ripened(Bloomy Rind, shortly aged, if any)(soft)- brie, truffle tremor -washed rind (Rind is washed with salt water or alcohol, Stinky & Wet)(semisoft)- Gruyere (aged), French Meunster -natural rind (rind forms naturally with aging)(semisoft)-Manchego, -natural rind (curds are pressed to expel excess whey)(rind forms naturally with aging)(firm)- cheddar, gouda, edam -natural rind (curds are pressed to expel most whey)(rind forms naturally with aging)(hard)-Parmigiano Reggiano, Asiago, Grana Padano, Gouda (aged) -blue veined cheese (inoculated, sprayed, or brushed with spores) (semisoft)- Roquefort, Valdeon, Gorgonzola -specialty cheese (mixture of one or more cheeses with flavorings or garnish)Often labeled as "Pub Cheese" or "Cheese Food Product" -coldpacked-Cheese spreads, molds, or balls are eaten "as is" spread on crackers, made into dips, used on sandwiches, stirred into sauces, or used to bind other things together as a filling of stuffing -specialty cheese(melted ripe cheese and fresh cheese with flavors and emulsifiers) Often shaped or molded, then sliced- processed-Processed cheese melts easily, can be eaten "as is", used on sandwiches, or used to bind other ingredients together. It is pliable and semi-liquid, and can be sprayed or used as the base for canned cheese sauces.
# 300 can
14 - 15 oz. Case/36
# 303 can
16 - 17 oz. Case/36
# 2 can
19 - 20 oz. Case/24
open market buying
2 or more suppliers historically used for perishable products, now includes most any product insures quality maximizes availability & reliable delivery the most common method used
# 2½ can
27 - 29 oz. Case/24
# 5 can
46 - 51 oz. Case/12
dark choc
50-58% choc. no sugar or milk solids. bittersweet, semi, sweet- amount of sugar, lecithin, and vanilla
# 5 Squat can
64 - 72 oz. (4 - 4 ½ lb.) Case/6
pork facts
95% of all pigs raised in the US are from Midwestern states or North Carolina and fall into two categories: Western Most US hogs are western breeds 3 - 6 months old Corn and soy fed White, firm, and dry flesh Eastern Breeds are lower in quality Flesh is wet and yielding Fat is yellowish in color and is the primary product
# 10 can
96 - 120 oz. Case/6
product specification
A detailed written description of a product you wish to purchase You the Purchaser make Specifications: A copy is kept by the receiver for reference A copy is sent to the Vendor for their records The purchaser keeps a copy
cheese
A food product made of the curds that result from the coagulation of milk protein using acidity, bacteria, or enzymes. The resultant curd may be pressed, salted, cooked, cured, aged or otherwise manipulated to create a great variety of available shapes, textures, and flavors.
market quotation sheet
A form used to compare prices for multiple Suppliers/Vendors Generally for one category of similar products Meats, Produce, Dairy Products, Etc. Each product is listed by specification List sorted alphabetically, by storage location, or product type Used to support purchasing and receiving functions
ethylene
A gas given off by ripening fruit Chlorophyll is degraded and color changes Acids are neutralized, reducing sourness Starch chains are shortened to simple sugars Starchy cell walls soften and increases juiciness Enzymatic break down of molecules, creating a sweet, desirable aroma Can adversely effect other produce items
salt
A mineral composed of sodium and chlorine of which neither can exist in nature alone Sodium chloride is found in the earth in deposits called halite
staples
A principal raw material or commodity grown or produced in a region. A major item of trade in steady demand. A basic dietary item, such as flour, rice, or corn.
egg adn butter grades
AA, A, B
invoice
An itemized list of merchandise received, cross checked with the Market Quotation Sheet Always check invoice for: Address Quantity Specifications Quality Price Then Sign it!! Once an Invoice has been signed, it becomes a legal, binding document. A promise to pay.
spices
Any other part of aromatic plants used for flavoring food Generally available dried, whole, broken, or ground Many herbs and spices are also available in blends Curry & Chili Powders, Herbs de Provence, Italian Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Old Bay
ap
As Purchased refers to the price per unit paid to the supplier Or The price charged by the vendor
fruit vegetables
Botanically classified as fruit Develop from pollinated flowering plant Contain one or more seeds for reproduction Prepared and served as vegetables (savory) Eaten raw or cooked Varieties Avocado, Bell Peppers, Chili Peppers, Eggplant, Squash & Tomatoes Quality Indicators Firm and heavy for size Clean, unblemished skins
pepers and chiles
Botanically classified as fruit Develop from pollinated flowering plant Contain one or more seeds for reproduction Prepared and served as vegetables (savory) Eaten raw or cooked Varieties Sweet Bell, Holland, & Chili or Hot Peppers
squashes and gourds vegetables
Botanically classified as fruit Divided into two categories Summer & Winter Blossoms on stalk, and seeds from center cavity are also edible Summer Varieties Chayote, Crookneck, Cucumbers, Patty Pan, Yellow, & Zucchini Winter Varieties Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Calabaza, Hubbard, Pumpkin, Spaghetti Quality Indicators Firm and heavy for size Free of blemishes and mold
puffer
Both ends of the can are distended (Packaging problem)
berry fruits
Includes many fruits that are not botanically berries Grow on small shrubs, bushes, or vines Generally do not ripen after harvesting Pick gently when fully ripe Avoid overly soft or moldy fruit when selecting Often used in desserts and with cheese Work well for jams, preserves, jellies and juice 50+ varieties available in the United States Many available dried, pureed, processed, or frozen True berries include Blueberries, Cranberries, Currants, Elderberries, Gooseberries, Huckleberries, Kiwi, Lingonberries, Miracle Berries and technically, Grapes and Starfruit Aggregates like Blackberries, Boysenberries, Dewberries, Loganberries, and Raspberries, made of tiny drupelets Small bunches of multiple fruits that join, like Mulberries Aggregate accessory fruits like the Strawberries with their tiny achenes on the surface
food cost
It can refer to the amount it costs a restaurant for the food that is on the plate (The cost of one (1) portion of a recipe - "Plate Cost") It can refer to the cost of the whole recipe (The cost of all the ingredients in a recipe - "Batch Cost") The amount a restaurant spends on food in a period of time (month) after adjustments (Food for month of business - "Cost of Goods Sold")
families of veg
Leafy Vegetables Brassicas Shoots Fruit-vegetables Squashes & Gourds Bulbs Roots & Tubers Pods & Seeds Mushrooms & Truffles Legumes
bulb vegetables
Members of the lily family Grown fully or partially underground Used as aromatics in cooking Varieties Chives, Garlic, Leeks, Onions, Ramps, Scallions, & Shallots Quality Indicators Firm and fresh appearance Good color
springer
One end of the can is distended and springs in and out (Packaging problem or badly dented)
univalve mollusks
One valve for both intake & expulsion- Gastropod with one shell usually formed around a central axis snails and slugs
shoot and stalk vegetables
Plant stems with high cellulose fiber Best picked when young & tender Older shoots are fibrous and should be trimmed Usually cooked Varieties Artichokes, Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Belgian Endive, Celery, Fennel, Fern, Hearts of palm, Rhubarb Quality Indicators Firm No signs of browning or discoloration
legumes
Plants that have double-seamed pods Seeds are aligned in a single row within the pods Some pods are edible, some are inedible Edible Pod Varieties (fresh) Green Beans, Haricot Vert, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Wax Beans Inedible Pod Varieties (fresh) Edamame, English Peas, Fava Beans, Lima Beans, Peanuts Quality Indicators Bright, uniform in size, unmarked, undamaged, not shriveled Many legumes are allowed to remain on the vine to dry When dried, they are removed from the pod The dried seeds are called pulses Dried for Pulses Black Turtle, Kidney, Lima, Navy, Pinto, Soy Green Split, Yellow Split, Chickpea, Peanut Crimson, Golden, Petite French, Black Beluga
beef grades
Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, Canner
leaker
Product has leaked or is leaking from the can, wet labels, rust, light (Both puffers and springers may eventually leak)
non-perishables
Products that DO NOT require refrigeration and have a prolonged shelf life. Examples: Dried, Canned, & Jarred Products Flour, Sugar, Rice, Dried Pasta
perishables
Products that require refrigeration and have a limited shelf life. Examples: Fresh Meat & Poultry (not frozen or vacuum packed) Fresh Seafood (not frozen or vacuum packed) Fresh Produce Raw Dairy (unpasteirized)
semi perishables
Products that require refrigeration but have an extended shelf life due to the use of an inhibitor. INHIBITORS: Cooking, Pasteurization, Salting, Brining, Acid (marinades), Pickling, Smoking, Vacuum Packing (Cryovac) Examples: Cured, Smoked, & Vacuum Packed Meats Salted & Brined Products Marinated Foods Pasteurized Dairy
layer purchasing
Protective material between layers of product Items are sold by the count
roots and tubers vegetables
Root Vegetables The deep taproot of plants Beets, Carrots, Celeriac, Parsnips, Radishes, & Turnips Tubers Fat underground stems of plants Cassava, Jicama, Potatoes, Sun Chokes, Sweet Potatoes, Taro, & Yams Quality Indicators Firm and unblemished Smooth unwrinkled surface Good color
seeds/pods vegetables
Seed Vegetables What we consume is the seed Sometimes the pod as well Generally contain higher carbs and protein than other vegetables Varieties Fresh Beans, Corn, Okra, Peas, & Sprouts Quality Indicators Firm and unblemished Well shaped
rice
Seed of grass Oryza sativa Eaten primarily as a cereal grain Third highest world-wide production Most consumed product on the plan
legumes (pulses)
Seed that comes from a pod of up to 12 Allowed to dry on the vine and then harvested
boat to table
Small programs in metropolitan areas, generally whole or drawn Flexible menu development using daily catch
grains
Small, hard, dry seeds with or without hulls and fruit layer used as food Two main crops Cereals Legumes
sundries
Small, miscellaneous items of little value or miscellaneous objects too numerous or too small to be specified
finfish
Soft bodies and gills, often have scales
shrimp sold by
Sold by the Count per Pound IQF, PDQ, PDC, Green
round fish
Swim upright in the water and have symmetrical Halves
receiving fresh finfish cuts
T - Tightly Sealed Containers Packed into sealed bags, tubs, or tins U - Under Ice Containers packed under crushed ice Cut fish should never touch the ice B - Below 36ºF 2 degree rule (Storage - for every 2º above 32º (freezing) you lose a day of shelflife) S - Skin to Skin (if skin is on) Skin side of fillets should always touch High bacterial counts on skin sides Loose scales remain on skin side of fillets
salt varieties
Table Salt Sometimes iodized to prevent goiter (metallic flavor) A variety of grinds and may contain anticaking agents Rock Salt - halite Sometimes used to churn ice cream As a bed for baking shellfish Sea Salt Evaporated seawater with distinct flavor, coarse or fine Kosher Salt Purified rock salt for koshering meat Pickling Salt Very fine salt, pure of additives Specialty Salt Designer salts or finishing salts (See next slide) Alaea Salt Known as Hawaiian salt, distinctively red from volcanic clay Pink Salt Peruvian pink salt is extracted from a vast underground ocean that feed springs in the Andes. The color comes from rose quartz Himalayan pink salt is extracted from the second largest salt mine in the world where mineral color the salt reddish pink Smoked Salt Sea salt that has been smoked over various bark free woods, sometimes with dried herbs or spices (not smoke flavored salt) Danish smoked salt of the Vikings Specialty Sea Salt Evaporated from sea water and sometimes called solar or bay salt Sea salt comes from anywhere on the globe, however several have become renown for their distinct flavor and texture Fleur de Sel, Irish Sea Salt, Sicilian Sea Salt, Volcanic Salt Sea salt that has been blended with activated charcoal from volcanic deposits The most common come from Hawaii and Cyprus Salt Substitutes In an effort to reduce sodium intakes over the years, many salt replacers or reducers have been developed Potassium Chloride, described as metallic or bitter is by far the most common
grapes
Technically classified as berries Known to have been grown in the near east over 8000 years ago Generally categorized by use: Table grapes, wine grapes, juice grapes (raisins, jams & jellies) Also categorized by color Green (white), Red, Purple (black) Available in seedless varieties California produces the majority 90%+ of table grapes grown in the United States in addition to a incredible amount of wine grapes White grapes include Cotton Candy, White Muscat, Princess, and the Sultana or Thompson Seedless Red grapes include, Crimson, Flame, and Ruby Seedless, Champagne, Scarlet Royal and Red Globe Black grapes include Autumn and Summer Royal, Bluebell, Concord, Kyoho, Muscadine, and Nagano There are over 5000 primary known cultivars in the United States with 60+ varieties of table grapes available to foodservice
seafood inspection and grading
The FDA requires that fish and shellfish growers, processors, co-packers, and warehouses follow HACCP plans, however, there is no mandatory federal inspection of fresh seafood required. Due to its very short shelf life, very little fresh seafood is ever graded. NOAA, under the control of the Department of Commerce provides several for fee, voluntary inspection and grading programs. Anyone from the fishing vessel's owner to the chef can purchase these services, and it is mostly processed seafood that receives any grading. Unfortunately, it is often left to local Fish & Game or Health Departments to eliminate inferior , illegal, or mislabeled products from the system. ($$$)
herbs
The leafy green part of aromatic plants used for flavoring food Other green parts of the plant may be used Available in a variety of forms Generally fresh is preferable, but dry is common
poultry grades determined by
The presence of body deformities The amount of flesh and fat The presence of pinfeathers The general condition of the bird Tears and cuts Broken bones Bruising or discoloration
pomes
Tree fruit with a central seed core Usually five pointed or star-shaped Thin skin with firm flesh Sometimes mealy Comprised of three main groups Apples 100+ Varieties in the US Pears 30+ Varieties Quince Apples are commonly broken into groups by their use including ornamental, eating, cooking, and cider There are over 7500 known cultivars with 120+ varieties available as eating fruit in the United States Pears are grown for ornamental trees and eating fruit, however there are over 3000 known cultivars with 30+ available as eating fruit in the United States Quince, a hard astringent pome is unusually high in pectin and is often made into jellies, jams or preserves (membrillo)
tropical fruits
Tropical fruits belong to many of the various categories Grow in tropic and sub-tropic regions Generally available year round due to transportation Add value to menu through differentiation Often are necessary to support cooking of ethnic cuisines from those areas from which they originate Bananas, Plantains, Coconuts, Dates, Kiwis, Mangoes, Papayas, Passion Fruit, Pineapples
melon fruits
Two categories, sweet & water Many shapes, sizes & colors Smooth, grooved, or netted surface White, pink, green, orange, or yellow Sweet, cucumber, bitter, or spicy Up to 90% water Rarely cooked Usually chilled & sliced Most are vine ripened for best quality 50+ varieties available in the US Muskmelons including netted skins like Cantaloupe, Persian, and Santa Clause Melons and smooth skins like Honeydew, Crenshaw and Casaba Melons Winter or Canary Melons, Bitter Melons, and Watermelons including the Charleston Gray, the Crimson Sweet, Seedless, and Sugar Baby or Icebox varieties
cheese infoo
Type of milk and when the milk is taken (time of year/time of day/pasteurized/raw) Coagulant & Temperature Cutting & Cooking the curd Draining the curd (whey) Salting, Inoculating & Forming the curd Pressing the curds Treatment of the Pressed curds (wrapped, pinned, waxed) Rind Formation Aging/Ripening (affinage)
fruits grades
U.S. No. 1 (best) Designates fruit that are free of defect, of good quality and appear to be the same or similar when viewed together in their packaging
YIELD grades for pork
U.S. Number 1, 2, 3, 4, & Utility
fresh fish
Under 10 days since caught, never frozen No FDA definition for the term Specialized handlers pushing for standards
credit memo
Used at time of delivery when product is rejected or is missing from load Reduces total dollar amount of invoice Can act as a request for pick up (R.F.P)
debit memo
Used when you agree to accept goods delivered, but, are not on the invoice Adds dollars to the total of the invoice
flat purchasing
Very delicate product sold by volume, not weight Generally small pint or half-pint containers
truffles
White - Piedmont, Alba, Summer Strongly scented and added sparingly to dishes Black - Périgord, French, Summer, Winter More mildly scented and often used as garnish Added to pâtés, terrines, or egg dishes
4 subspecies of shrimp
White, Black, Pink, and Brown
market forms of fresh fish
Whole or Round - As Caught Drawn - Eviscerated Only Dressed - Further Processed Headless & Gutted - minimum Pan Dressed - maximum Head, fins, scales, tail (spec) Steak - Vertical cut of the fish Each cut contains vertebrae Skin-on or skin-off Fillet - Sides of the fish Parallel to the spine Skin-on or skin-off Does not mean boneless Rounds & Half Moons - Larger Fish Swordfish, Tina, Halibut Loins - Can have a couple meanings Quadrants of large-bodied fish Thick top of fillet on smaller fish Skin-on or skin-off Generally boneless May contain bloodline (spec)
mushrooms
Wild - Foraged or Hunted, Wild mushrooms are stronger with earthy, nuttier flavor They should always be cooked, Boletes, Chanterelles, Chicken of the Woods, Black Trumpets, Hedgehogs, Lobster, Maitake, Matsutake, Morels, Oysters, Porcini & Puffballs Cultivated - Farm Raised White, Button, Oyster, Portabella, Shiitake, & Crimini
packing medium
a type of liquid, thickened or not, sweetened or not, which protects, moistens or marinates products
grades for chicken
a, b, c, utility
sweeteners functions
adding flavor and sweetness, adding color from browning, serving as food for yeast, aiding in retention of moisture, tenderizing products, stabilize egg foams
natural process lactic acid tenderizes meat
aging
cost of sales
all items to purchase all food and beverage
non-edibles
all non-food items (items that are not to be eaten). Sometimes referred to as Staples or Sundries. Examples: Paper Goods, Cleaning Supplies, Butcher's Twine
open market purchasing
allows food service operators to obtain bids from various purveyors. purveyors compete with one another to offer the specified quantity and quality of product at the lowest price and best service to the food service operation. usually for perishables
q factor
an estimated cost that covers all ingredients that have a measure but are insignificant in cost. such as salt, and ingredients that are regularly adjusted as needed such as flour. is usually applied as a % of the total ingredient cost to achieve the recipe cost
Average Age and "Live Weight" of beef
at slaughter 2 years and 1600 pounds
milk grades are determined by
bacterial count a b c
chocolate
bean pods from cacao tree
inverts and syrups (liquid sugars)
boiled with hydrochloric acid and water corn- cornstarch to liquid using enzymes maple-sugar maple tree could take 30-40 gallons raw sap for one gallon syrup honey- first sugar. clover, and orange blossom. flower nectar- 80% water. dried to about 70% sugar. oils, gum, and water. glucose- sim to corn. from corn, rice, or potatoes. shine malt- from barley grain, vitamins and nut value.
homogenization
breaks down fat globules by through fine nozzle.
flank edge is measured
by the edge or the eye to the end of the flank edge
brown sugar
cane sugar and molasses.
chile pepper seeds contain
capsaicin-laden
main protein in milk that causes it to clump and curdle in acid, salt, or high heat
casein
ripening cheese
cheedar- inside out brie- outside in
milk choc
cocoa butter, sugar, and vanilla with beans. 12% mil solids. 10% choc liquor
fine and superfine sugar
contain crystals, dissolve faster, not as fine as powdered
portion cut
cuts created by further fabricating or dividing the Primal. A.K.A. "H.R.I."
sub primal cut
cuts created by further fabricating or dividing the Primal. A.K.A. "H.R.I."
root
deep taproots
yield grade
derived from the side
product specifications
describe the quality and quantity of each standardized recipe ingredient. includes the exact quality of an ingredient, such as the grade of fruits and veg. or classification of beef. as well as the quantity of ingredients to be used.
tuber
fat underground stem
primal cut
first, major cuts from a carcass, untrimmed and requiring further fabrication.
couverture
french for coating chocolate
contract buying
from a company. like pepsi
most foods are available in the following forms
frozen, fresh, canned, and dried
dressed fish
gills, scales, organs removed
confectioners or powdered sugar
grinding fine and mixing with small amount of starch to prevent caking. icing
pasteurization
heats milk to 161 for 15 sec and rapid cool to 45 . kills most bacteria, and extends keeping quality by killing naturally occuring enzymes. about 1 week
ultrapasteurized
higher temp, shorter periods 60-90 days but once open about as long as regular milk
uht ultra high temp processing
holding milk 2-6 seconds at 280-300 3 months before opening
drawn fish
internal organs removed
operating expenses
labor and overhead costs
warm water oysters are
milder in taste
grain
muscle fibers
white
no chocolate liquor. sugar, cocoa butter, lecithin, milk, vanilla, dried milk
truffles grown near
oak or beech
fixed menu
offers same dishes everyday for extended period of time
contract buying
one purveyor for a particular product contract has a set period of time product involved has a set cost requires a legal contract
single source buying
operators can purchase products from a single purveyor, negotiating price price for volume-based discounts. is attractive for items that are consistently purchased in large volumes
coarse sugar
or sanding sugar, decoration, larger
illnesses and toxins from finfish
parasites, scombroid poisoning, mercury poisoning, Ciguatera,
mold in blue veined cheeses
penicillium
black truffles
perigord
4 primal cuts of pork
picnic shoulder, boston butt, loin, ham,
white truffles
piedmont
no quality grades are specified for
pork
grades for lamb and veal
prime, choice, good
chocolate process
removed, wash, ferment, dry, roasted, cracked into nibs roasted twice and into butters or liquor conching- huge granite rollers, combine heated liquor 12-72 hours.
cheese
results from an interaction between milk and bacteria or an enzyme called rennet
chiles rated on
scovillle unit scale (0-30,000) or 1-10 scale
mushrooms have no
seeds, stems, or flowers stripe is "stem"
cycle menu
set days and come back after period
prix fixe
set price for everything app entree dessert unless special items
4 primal cuts of veal and lamb
shoulder, rack, loin, leg
4 categories of crustaceans
shrimp, lobster, crabs, crayfish
sugars
sucrose- sugar cane or beets carbs- wheat and other grains maltose- malt sugar fructose- fruits and veg lactose- dairy glucose- fruits and veg
granulated sugar
table sugar, sugar beets or cane
When receiving four criteria must be met, to ensure safe product
temperature, smell, touch, color
oyster info
the age of the oyster older = stronger younger = milder water it is in greatly affects East Coast: Salty seaweed vegetable taste Named for the place of origin West Coast: Fruity, melon, lettuce taste Others: Belon (European Flat) from France
portion cost
the cost of one portion of the standardized recipe
plate cost
the cost of several recipes often need to be determined and added together in order to determine the plate cost of a menu item.
preliminary selling price
the lowest suggested selling price to list on the menu. desired cost percentage- dividing plate cost by food cost or pricing factor-using food cost percentage goal ex. 100% / 28% food cost = pricing factor (3.57) then plate cost (5.34 x 3.57)= preliminary selling price (19.07)
recipe cost per unit
the price of one recipe unit of the ingredient cost
invoice cost per unit
the purchase cost of an ingredient in the specified unit in which it is purchased
recipe cost
total cost of preparing a recipe. after calculating the measurable ingredients by using a q factor
3 types of mollusks
univalve, bivalve, cephalopods
no yield grades are specified for
veal
drained weight
weight of the useable product, minus the "Packing Medium"
mussels
wild cultivated- europe and both us coasts Grown on ropes or in mesh tubes suspended form rafts More expensive than wild Cleaner and meatier than wild maine and washington