When a raw food product is purchased in its natural state, this is called _____.
A) shrinkage
B) as purchased (A.P.)
C) pre-portioned servings
D) edible portion (E.P.)

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As purchased (A.P.) refers to the weight of a raw food product when it is purchased in its natural state, before any trimming or preparation. This is often used in recipe development and menu planning to determine how much of a particular ingredient is needed. Shrinkage refers to the weight lost during trimming and preparation, edible portion (E.P.) refers to the weight of a food after it has been trimmed and prepared for consumption, and pre-portioned servings refers to foods that have been divided into individual serving sizes.

When a Raw Food Product Is Purchased in Its Natural