All About Measuring Cups

To facilitate the cooking process, namely: measuring the amount of ingredients used, you can use a variety of kitchen utensils. However, during operation, it is the measuring cups that stand out as the most convenient and inexpensive containers, presented in a wide variety of options.

A measuring cup is in demand due to its versatility and practicality, since it allows you to make the process of determining the amount of ingredients used more accurate and faster. Today, such a device can be found not only in culinary workshops or restaurants - many housewives actively use the container in everyday life in ordinary home kitchens and not only.

A glass is a container in several versions of volume, which outwardly is similar to an ordinary glass or mug, since some modern models are additionally equipped with a handle for greater comfort in use.

It distinguishes a glass from ordinary dishes by the presence of a special scale drawn along the walls, thanks to which it will be possible to accurately determine the amount (mass, volume) of bulk products, viscous substances or liquids inside. Most often, containers are made of cylindrical shape, however, there are also options in different modifications on sale.

As a raw material for the manufacture of containers, it is usually used glass, polymer, plastic, silicone. Measurers meet today in different volumes, on sale you can find small containers designed for 250-500 ml or more capacious containers, the volume of which can exceed 2000 ml.

Distinguish between such containers according to several fundamental criteria. This applies to different characteristics.

The quality of the utensils used largely depends on the raw materials used for the manufacture. Most often, the manufacturer offers the following options for measuring tanks:

• plastic;
• glass;
• metal;
• ceramic;
• silicone.

Glass glasses have a more respectable and attractive appearance. Such containers may be among the higher value categories of goods. However, raw materials are characterized by their hygiene, which is important not only for home kitchens, but also for public institutions - restaurants, cafes. Among the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting the fragility of glass, but manufacturers quite often release measurers from heat-resistant raw materials, which allows even hot liquid to be poured into it without fear to measure the volume.

As for metal containers, most of them are made of stainless steel. These glasses fit perfectly into the interior of even the most modern kitchens and work areas. The products are very easy to clean. But even if you use a stainless steel glass as carefully as possible, scratches form on its surface during operation, which adversely affect its appearance.

Also on sale ceramic containers... They are notable for their various external design, color, can have an unusual shape, some companies offer containers of non-standard volume.

Raw materials can be used in direct contact with food, because ceramics is an environmentally friendly material. However, glasses made of such material do not stand out for their durability; during operation, they often develop chips or cracks on the surface. In addition, divisions can be difficult to understand during use due to the opacity of the enclosure.

Silicone measuring bins can attract the attention of the consumer with an affordable cost and external design, however, during use, such a container is very easily deformed under the mass of substances inside, since it does not have rigid walls. However, the flexibility of the glasses makes them easier to use, and the silicone will not be damaged by falling.

Taking into account the volume, measuring cups are different, so the choice should be based on the personal preferences of the hostess or the chef. Today, the most popular containers are measuring cups with a volume of 50 ml to 1000 ml. They are most often found on store shelves.Less often, manufacturers offer products whose volumes will exceed 1 liter, however, for large culinary enterprises it will be possible to purchase containers designed for 5 or more liters.

All products are manufactured taking into account GOST. The choice of the scale option for measuring in grams or milliliters is carried out based on the personal needs and preferences of the consumer.

Today, many domestic and foreign manufacturers are engaged in the manufacture and sale of measuring glasses. It is worth highlighting among the popular brands and products.

The manufacturer offers 1 liter glasses. The products are made of safe high-quality glass; for easy storage and operation, the container is sold together with a plastic lid. The container diameter is 11 centimeters with a height of 15.5 centimeters.

The 0.5 liter safety polymer container can be used to measure liquid and bulk ingredients. The container body is transparent, which greatly facilitates operation. The container is easy to clean additionally equipped with a rubberized layer on the bottom, which prevents the container from sliding on the surface.

Convenient packaging made of thermal glass, resistant to temperature extremes in the range from -40 ° C to + 300 ° C. Thanks to this feature in it, you can not only measure food, but also cook or freeze ingredients.

Small plastic container recommended for household use. Suitable for measuring liquid and bulk media.

To select the correct container for measurement, some nuances should be taken into account.

• It is important that the proposed products are made from environmentally friendly raw materials that will not react with the products.

• It is also worth deciding on suitable volumes. For large food enterprises, measurers of more than one liter will be needed, as for ordinary home use, a glass with a volume of 0.5-1 liter will be enough.
• The design and color of the container are selected according to personal taste preferences. You can base your choice on the suitability of the measuring container with the rest of the dishes.

A measuring cup will help you adhere to all recipe recommendations. However, even with such a simple kitchen device, it is worth working with certain rules.

• The first recommendation is to use only a dry measuring container. Moreover, this applies to the inner and outer walls of the measuring tank. Thus, it is possible to avoid slipping of the wet container, in addition, bulk ones will not stick to surfaces, complicating the calculations.
• All viscous and loose products are best loaded into the container using a spoon. This will help maintain their consistency so the ingredients fill the container evenly.
• Loose - cereals, flour - it is recommended to shake a little in a glass to avoid the formation of an air gap.
• If it will be easy to pour water into a glass, then the rest of the liquids should be poured strictly along the wall of the measuring vessel, tilting it slightly to avoid the formation of foam, or not wait until the sediment settles on the bottom of the glass.
• If the products are further subjected to additional sifting or sorting, their quantity will change, therefore it is recommended to use a measuring cup after the described manipulations.
• All measurements, even with such a minimum volume as 30, 50 or 100 ml, must be carried out exclusively on a flat surface. It is forbidden for a canopy to work with a glass, since the calculations will be erroneous.
• If you want to measure an ingredient such as butter, it should be cut into small pieces. This is to prevent air pockets from forming.
• Since during the preparation of dishes it may be necessary to measure several products, including loose and liquid products, it is worth pouring dry ingredients into the glass first to avoid uneven distribution of them along the damp walls.
• It is easier to gain and adjust a larger volume, usually the extra slide is simply removed with a knife in the case of bulk products.
• In any case, whether it is a measurement with a special measuring instrument with a scale or an ordinary faceted glass, for the accuracy of determining the volumes, normal air humidity in the room is required. The higher it is, the larger the volume of the working ingredients will be.
• Small portions will be easier to measure in the smallest measuring vessels.

Adhering to the rules described above, it will be possible to achieve the most accurate result with the determination of the volume of almost any product.

Most of the measuring cups are made taking into account their use as kitchen utensils, so the manufacturer assumes that washing, maintenance and further storage of such containers will be carried out with the rest of the operated containers.

The type of washing and the use of household chemicals will directly depend on the type of raw materials from which the glass is made. As a rule, almost all materials tolerate manual hot water treatment using liquid chemistry without abrasive particles.

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