Navy CS RECIPE CONVERSION FOUR
METHODS FOR BREAKDOWNS Exam
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Example:
348 (number portions desired)
100 = 3.48 (working factor) or
349 (div) 100 = 3.48
Step 2. To determine the quantity of each ingredient to use, multiply the quantity of each ingredient
listed in the recipe by the working factor obtained in step 1.
Example:
1.25 ounces of cornstarch (quantity in recipe) x 3.48 (working factor) = 4.35 cornstarch (quantity to use)
Continue to break down until you have to convert to ¼ oz. or ¼ tsp. (unless the number right of the
decimal is .00) - ANSWER-1. YIELD ADJUSTMENT
Used to increase or decrease a recipe to obtain the desired number of portions, it is necessary to obtain
a working factor. Multiply the quantity of each ingredient by the working factor and convert the
quantity into a workable unit as follows:
Step 1. To obtain a working factor, divide the number of portions desired by 100.
Example:
102 lb (quantity received by JOD)
30 (number of pounds per 100) =(3.40 working factor) or
102 (div) 30 = 3.40 - ANSWER-A recipe may be adjusted on the basis of the quantity of an ingredient that
has been received. To obtain a working factor, divide the number of pounds you have to use, by the
number of pounds required to make 100 portions. Then multiply the WF (3.40) by the ingredients on the
recipe card.
Example:
METHODS FOR BREAKDOWNS Exam
Questions| Already answered| GRADED
A+
Example:
348 (number portions desired)
100 = 3.48 (working factor) or
349 (div) 100 = 3.48
Step 2. To determine the quantity of each ingredient to use, multiply the quantity of each ingredient
listed in the recipe by the working factor obtained in step 1.
Example:
1.25 ounces of cornstarch (quantity in recipe) x 3.48 (working factor) = 4.35 cornstarch (quantity to use)
Continue to break down until you have to convert to ¼ oz. or ¼ tsp. (unless the number right of the
decimal is .00) - ANSWER-1. YIELD ADJUSTMENT
Used to increase or decrease a recipe to obtain the desired number of portions, it is necessary to obtain
a working factor. Multiply the quantity of each ingredient by the working factor and convert the
quantity into a workable unit as follows:
Step 1. To obtain a working factor, divide the number of portions desired by 100.
Example:
102 lb (quantity received by JOD)
30 (number of pounds per 100) =(3.40 working factor) or
102 (div) 30 = 3.40 - ANSWER-A recipe may be adjusted on the basis of the quantity of an ingredient that
has been received. To obtain a working factor, divide the number of pounds you have to use, by the
number of pounds required to make 100 portions. Then multiply the WF (3.40) by the ingredients on the
recipe card.
Example:
