Calculating Edible-Portion Quantity (EPQ)

Sometimes it is necessary to determine how many servings can be obtained from raw product, which is known as edible-portion quantity (EPQ). For example, if you have a case of fresh kiwis that weighs 10 lb and you want to know how many 4-oz servings the case will yield, you first need to determine the yield percentage, either by referring to a list of yield percentages or by performing a yield test. (See “Calculating Yield Percentage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables,”.)