Standard Product Cost, Direct Materials Variance H.J. Heinz Company uses standards to control its materials costs. Assume that a batch of ketchup (2,300 pounds) has the following standards: The actual materials in a batch may vary from the standard due to tomato characteristics. Assume that the actual quantities of materials for batch 08-99 were as follows: 4,000lbs. of tomatoes 202gal of vinegar 19 gal. of corn syrup 83 lbs. of salt