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What is a "cup" when measuring food portions_

freethink3r · 2013-10-08 18:19:48

In a lot of serving suggestions a cup is used as measurement. Does this mean a teacup or is there another universal cup? Thanks in advance

08-10-2013 07:19PM

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freethink3r

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In a lot of serving suggestions a cup is used as measurement. Does this mean a teacup or is there another universal cup?

Thanks in advance

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#2 08-10-2013 07:22PM

Timfy

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Pick up a set of these when next out shopping... they are dirt cheap and will take out the guesswork!

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#3 08-10-2013 07:57PM

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Cups are American and are a volume measurement. If you don't want to buy a set of cups measure half a pint of water into a measuring jug or mug or whatever is handy and that it one cup. It is usually a 'normal' mug size.

Hope that helps.

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#4 08-10-2013 08:14PM

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It's 8 fluid ounces

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#5 08-10-2013 08:19PM

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1 cup = 8 fl oz = 16 tbsp = 48 tsp = 237 ml

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