Abstract: Various embodiments are related to a computerized method and system for measuring an amount of a food ingredient. In one embodiment, the computerized method comprises i) transferring a food ingredient into a tank under the control of a microprocessor, ii) measuring the weight of the tank with the use of a load cell, wherein the load cell is in data communication with the microprocessor, iii) generating data indicative of a value of the transferred food ingredient based on the measured weight by the microprocessor, and iv) providing the generated data.