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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
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Inventories

Inventories consist principally of packaged meal replacements held in the Company’s warehouse. Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, utilizing the first-in, first-out method. The cost of finished goods includes the cost of raw materials, packaging supplies, direct and indirect labor and other indirect manufacturing costs.  On a quarterly basis, management reviews inventory for unsalable or obsolete inventory.

Inventories consist of the following at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

     
2011
   
2010
 
Raw Materials
    $ 4,970,000     $ 5,292,000  
Packaging
      2,370,000       2,791,000  
Finished Goods
      12,065,000       11,451,000  
                   
      $ 19,405,000     $ 19,534,000