What Is a Product in tSpoonLab?
In tSpoonLab, a Product refers to any raw ingredient or base item used in recipes and operations — for example, tomato, chicken, flour, or red wine.
Products represent generic items regardless of brand, size, or supplier, unless a specific version must be defined for control or costing purposes.
Products are the foundation for your recipes, purchases, and stock movements. Managing them properly ensures accurate food cost, supplier mapping, and production consistency across cost centers.
How to Create a Product
This video shows how to create and manage products and materials step by step to optimize your kitchen operations.
1. Access the Products Tab
Go to the Offer tab at the top-left corner of the main screen.
Then, in the lower bar, click Products to access your full product database.
2. Create a New Product (Product Sheet)
Click the three dots icon and select New Product.
A form will open where you can enter all product details.
Field | Description |
Product Name | Main name of the item, e.g., Passion Fruit, Tomato, Olive Oil. |
Alternative Name | Optional secondary name. |
Unit of Measure | Choose how the product is measured — usually kg or L, but any unit can be used. |
Conversions | Define conversions between units if needed (e.g., 1 box = 6 kg). |
Product Family | Assign the correct category (e.g., Fruits, Vegetables, Meats). |
Include in Orders | Enable this to include the product in purchase orders. |
Storage & Expiry | Define storage method (Fridge, Freezer, Ambient) and expiry if applicable. |
Price Calculation | Choose how cost is determined — last purchase, average, fixed, or supplier price. Manual entry is also possible. |
VAT | Set the applicable tax percentage. |
Warehouse | Specify where the item is stored physically. |
Min/Max Stock | Define thresholds to prevent overstock or shortage. |
Optional Fields | Add barcode or internal product code if required. |
Once complete, click Accept to save the new product to your tSpoonLab database.
3. Edit Product Modules and Details
The Product page is divided into multiple editable sections that allow full control and traceability.
You can edit or view the following areas:
Description & Photos – Add images and descriptions via the three-dot menu.
Allergens – Define allergen or trace status based on supplier sheets.
Breakdown & Cuts – Record yield, trimmings, and preparation losses.
Preparation & Secondary Conservation – Add instructions for handling or storage.
Comments / Control Points – Include internal notes or HACCP checkpoints.
Suppliers & Purchases – View total purchases, last purchase, and linked vendors.
Productions & Transfers – Track if the product is used in production or stock transfers.
Sales / Customers – View latest sales or dispatches.
Warehouses – List where the product is stored.
Images / Translations / Properties – Add extra visuals, names, and tags.
Nutritional Information – Add or calculate nutritional data (per 100 g).
Documents / Change Log – View uploaded files and who made the latest edits.
Recipe Links – See which final or intermediate recipes use this product.
Purchase Templates – Check if it’s included in purchase or order templates.
Breakdown & Cuts (Yield Setup)
To record yield and trimming data, use the Cuts & Breakdown module.
Breakdown Example
Assign a breakdown name (e.g., “Seeds”).
Choose the method:
Direct Input: Enter a percentage of usable product.
Average: Enter gross and net weights from several samples (system calculates average yield).
Last Entry: Use data from the most recent entry.
Selected: Use data from a specific checked entry.
Define whether it’s usable or discarded so the system calculates yield accordingly.
Cut Example
Assign a cut name (e.g., “Julienne”).
Choose the method (same as above: Direct, Average, Last, Selected).
Define which parts are usable vs. discarded for yield calculation.
📌 Tip: Accurate yields help maintain consistent costing and production planning.
4. Product Options (Three-Dot Menu)
In the upper-right corner, open the three-dot menu to access key actions:
Action | Description |
Edit Product | Modify any field or linked data. |
Delete Product | Permanently remove from the database. |
Hide Product | Make invisible in lists (keeps data stored). |
Copy Product | Duplicate with all properties. |
Move to Material | Convert an edible product into a Material (non-edible). |
Move to Other Cost | Reclassify under Other Costs. |
Mark | Add a visual alert or flag. |
Set as Key Product | Mark as strategically important for production. |
Deactivate Product | Temporarily disable its use. |
Copy to Another Account | Transfer to another tSpoonLab account. |
Labels | Create or print identification labels. |
📢 Note:
All product information can be updated anytime.
Changes are instantly reflected across cost centers, warehouses, and recipes to ensure centralized, real-time data management.