What outcome indicates a successful yield testing after supplier or recipe changes?

• A. Actual yield matches expectations, enabling accurate costing and portions.
• B. Sales revenue increases automatically.
• C. Supplier price decreases in all cases.
• D. Cooking time is reduced.

Answer: (A)

Yield testing after supplier or recipe changes checks whether the finished product still yields the expected quantity and portion sizes. When actual yield matches the planned yield, you can reliably calculate cost per portion and forecast inventory, because the usable amount you’re getting from a given quantity is known. This consistency is what makes costing accurate and portions predictable, which is essential for control and pricing. If the actual yield differs, waste, pricing, and portion accuracy can all be affected, signaling that adjustments in trimming, moisture content, or cooking losses are needed to bring things back in line. Other outcomes like higher sales revenue, lower supplier prices, or shorter cooking times don’t by themselves prove that the yield and portions are still correct.