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Overview
It is simple to do a
conversion from a volume, such as a cup to another volume such as a
tablespoon. However, it is another matter to convert a weight, such as a
gram to a cup. (Why? Because ingredients take up
varying space in a "cup" and they can be very different weights.
Example: 1 cup of chopped parsley does not weigh the same as a cup of
peanut butter)
This type of conversion involves knowing the actual weights and measures for the specific
food. Our conversion tool allows you to convert any ingredient in the
database to any of the provided measurements such as cups, grams, pints,
quarts, tablespoons (UK and US) kilos and more. This is an invaluable
tool for culinary professionals as well as the home chef.
Who Needs This Tool
If you
live in the U.S. and you want to use recipes that use metric rather than
U.S. standard measures. Or if you live in a country that uses Metric and
you want to use a recipe that uses standard U.S. measurements.
You may be a cookbook editor and you need to convert recipes from one
system to another.
How The Tool Works
The database is comprised of over 6500 ingredients including a breakdown
of nutrients. You can search for the ingredient you need to
convert. Due to the number of ingredients you may optionally
select an ingredient "category" to narrow your search. Then you
select the correct ingredient, enter the amount you want to convert to,
select the "from" measurement and select the "to" measurement and click
"go".
Example:
Your recipe calls for 60 grams of olives and you want to know how much
that is in terms of cups: Enter "60" in the "convert" box, the
select "grams" from the first drop down box and select "cups" from the
"to" drop down box.
Once you click "go" the conversion will appear to the right of the "go"
button and nutritional beak down for the amount you selected will
displayed at the top of the screen.
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About
This Beta Version
We are still in the
process of adding conversion measurements. Please check back as the data is
being updated daily.
Trouble Finding The
Ingredient You Need To Convert?
As with most searches if
you don't spell correctly the search feature can't find your item. Make sure
your spelling is correct. Also you may be trying to be too specific.
Search Tips
If you don't find the
item trying being less specific. Example: try searching for
"asparagus" rather than "asparagus spears" then use the categories to help
you locate the exact ingredient.
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