sites that are part of the larger physical environment wherein food selection is made
Food purchasing sites
Different purchasing sites offer diverse foods items from different ___________
food groups
_______________ is
partly a reflection of the changes in the purchasing sites which
comprise part of the food choice environment
changes in the diet
_____________ is determined by a complex combination of
biological, socio-cultural, economic and technological factors
(European Food Information Council., 2005).
Dietary behavior
Significance of Food Purchasing
“It is impossible to produce high quality
meals from low quality ingredients.”
General Objective in Purchasing
To buy the right kind of food, the right amount, at the
right time and at the right place at the right price
3 Specific Objectives in Purchasing
(Hint: Economy, Price, Quality)
To economize on time, energy, money
To get the best-priced product desired
To get the best quality and safe products
Decision-making in purchasing can be complicated by these 3 factors:
(Hint: Peso, Food Item Price, Fluctuation)
5 Factors Influencing
Purchasing Practices
(Hint: GL, TPS, LP, BG, K&S in P&FP)
Qualities in Buying the Right Kind of food item
(Hint: GA, VC, SM, AD, RS - SA, VS - SP)
Grade, Appearance
Variety, Composition
Size, Maturity
Absence of defects
Regulatory standards (stamp of
approval)
Voluntary standards (set by
producers)
Right kind = ?
Quality Aspects
Provide equivalent parts of Beef Retail Cuts
Provide equivalent parts of Pork Retail Cuts
Provide equivalent of Entrails
Factors considered when Buying Meat (9 items)
(Hint: DC, B, SM, CPS, SC, R, AMF, OF, PC)
What are the physical characteristics in Buying Meat?
(Hint: O, S, MG, CT)
Market Classifications of Poultry
Chicken Retail Cuts:
This is full length split down breast and back producing approximately equal left and right sides
Poultry Half
Chicken Retail Cuts:
Half a breast, a wing, and a portion of the back
Breast Quarter
A thigh, a drumstick and a portion of the back
Leg Quarter
What are the Factors considered in Buying Poultry?
(Hint: M, FA, SB, CB, PP)
Identify Maturity of Birds:
1. low in fat, more tender
2. higher in fat, less tender, can
withstand long cooking
Forms Available in Buying Poultry
(Hint: LV, DR, DN, BL, IP)
Live
Dressed
Drawn
Boneless
In parts
Identify State/Condition of the Bird
1. immediately slaughtered
2. 30-36 deg F
3. 10 deg F