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      Find & Replace: Ingredient Substitution

      This article will show you how to effectively substitute products in your recipes.

      -How to Use Find & Replace

      -Conversion Factors

      -FAQs

      Overview

      The Find & Replace feature in Kitchen CUT enables you to efficiently substitute one ingredient for another across all recipes and sub-recipes. This tool is particularly useful when:

      • A supplier discontinues a product.

      • You switch to a new supplier.

      • You need to update recipes due to dietary requirements (e.g., replacing flour with a gluten-free alternative).

      With the enhanced functionality, you can now replace products across different unit types (e.g., Each to Weight, Volume to Weight), providing greater flexibility in managing your recipes.

      How to Use Find & Replace

      1. Navigate to: Suppliers > Products > Find & Replace.

      2. Select the Product to Replace:

        • Search for and select the product you wish to replace.

        • This will be the "CHANGE PRODUCT".Select the Replacement Product:

        • Search for and select the new product to use as a replacement.

        • This will appear as the "TO PRODUCT".

        • Enter the Conversion Factor:

        • Determine the amount of the TO PRODUCT that equates to the quantity of the CHANGE PRODUCT used in recipes.

        • Input this value as the Conversion Factor.

        • The system will display the result, showing how quantities will be adjusted in recipes.KitchenCut Support

      Examples of Conversion Factors

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      1. Same Unit Replacement:

        • Example: Replacing "Flour All Purpose" (unit: grams) with "Flour - Gluten Free" (unit: grams).

        • Conversion Factor: 1 (since both products use the same unit and quantity).

      2. Different Unit Replacement:

        • Example: Replacing "AA Sirloin 8oz" (unit: Each) with "K Japanese Wagyu Sirloin" (unit: Kilograms).

        • Conversion Factor: 0.227 (since 8oz equals approximately 0.227kg).

      3. Volume to Weight Replacement:

        • Example: Replacing "Eggs Medium x15 Dozen" (unit: Each) with "Egg Whole Pasteurised Liquid" (unit: Grams).

        • Conversion Factor: 50 (assuming one medium egg equals 50g of liquid egg).

      FAQs

      Q: Can I replace products with different unit types?

      A: Yes. The enhanced Find & Replace feature supports substitutions across different unit types (e.g., Each to Weight, Volume to Weight). Ensure you input the correct Conversion Factor to maintain recipe accuracy.

      Q: What is a Conversion Factor?

      A: The Conversion Factor defines the relationship between the units of the CHANGE PRODUCT and the TO PRODUCT. It ensures that the quantity of the new product accurately replaces the old one in recipes.

      Q: Will the system automatically update all recipes and subrecipes?

      A: Yes. Once the Find & Replace operation is executed, all instances of the CHANGE PRODUCT in recipes and subrecipes will be updated to the TO PRODUCT, adjusted by the specified Conversion Factor.

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