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3- Standard Yields - The Third Standard Cost Tool:
The term "yield" means the net weight or volume of a food item after it has been processed and made ready for sale to the guest. The difference between the raw or "as purchased" (AP) weight and the prepared or "edible portion" (EP) weight is termed a production "loss"

Loss in Production
In general, there are three steps in the production process. The first step is