Germination rate testing on the germination table Germination is the process by which an organism grows from a seed or similar structure. The most common example of germination is the sprouting of a seedling from a seed of an angiosperm or gymnosperm.
How to Calculate Food Costs. It's the principal cost of doing business for U.S. restaurateurs. Exceeding the cost of labor, taxes and benefits, food cost consumes up to 35 percent of every dollar made in restaurant sales. Restaurant managers that maintain careful control of the food cost, favorably contribute to a healthier bottom-line.
Then, select the Food item, and press Calculate button. The weight of the selected food item is calculated based on the food density and its given volume. The calculator converts the weight, volume and density into many measurement units. The number to the right of the food item, inside the parenthesis, is the. Number. The number enclosed in square brackets, that follows the USDA NDB number, is the food item density in grams per cup.