Managing Inventory Control and Procurement
BASIC INVENTORY PROCEDURES
Additional Resources
The following websites are useful resources for additional information on food product specifications
USDA, Specifications and US Grade Standards: https://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/specifications-us-grade-standards
USDA Agriculture Marketing Service, Product Specifications & Requirements: https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/product-specs
These books are great resources for purchase specifications:
The Visual Food Encyclopedia
The Visual Food Lover's Guide: Includes essential information on how to buy, prepare, and store over 1000 types of food
Chef's Book of Formulas, Yields and Sizes