All about measuring glasses

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

Measuring cups are in demand due to their versatility and practicality, as it allows you to make the process of determining the number of ingredients used more accurate and fast. Today, such a device can be found not only in culinary shops or restaurants - many housewives are actively exploiting the capacity in everyday life in ordinary home kitchens and not only.

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

Distinguishes the glass from the usual dishes by the presence of a special scale, traced along the walls, thanks to which it will be possible to accurately determine the amount (mass, volume) of solids inside, bulk materials or liquids. Most often, containers are made of a cylindrical shape, but there are also variants in various versions on sale.

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

Distinguish similar capacities by several basic criteria. This applies to different characteristics.

The quality of the dishes used depends largely on the raw materials used for manufacturing. Most often, the manufacturer offers the following options mernik:

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

Glass cups have a more respectable and attractive appearance. Such containers may be among the categories of goods with higher cost.However, the raw material is characterized by its hygienic nature, which is important not only for home kitchens, but also for public institutions - restaurants, cafes. Among the disadvantages is the fragility of glass, but manufacturers often produce merniki from heat-resistant raw materials, which allows you to pour into it, without fear, even a hot liquid for measuring the volume.

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

On sale are also present ceramic containers. They are remarkable for their diverse appearance, color, may have an unusual shape, some companies offer a container of non-standard volume.

Raw materials can be used in direct contact with food, because ceramics refers to environmentally friendly materials. However, glasses of such material are not distinguished by their durability; during operation, chips or cracks often form on the surface. In addition, during use it is difficult to understand the divisions due to the opacity of the body.

Silicone measuring tanks may attract the attention of the consumer with an affordable cost and appearance, however, during use, such a container is very easily deformed under the mass of substances inside it, because it does not have rigid walls. However, the flexibility of the glasses facilitates their operation, in addition, the silicone will not be damaged from falling.

Taking into account the volume, measuring glasses are different, so the choice must be based on the personal preferences of the hostess or the cook. Today, the most popular containers are measuring tanks with a volume of 50 ml to 1000 ml. They are found on store shelves most often. Less often, manufacturers offer products whose volumes will exceed 1 liter, but for large culinary enterprises they will be able to purchase containers for 5 liters or more.

All products are manufactured, taking into account the GOST. The choice of the scale option for measurement in grams or milliliters is made on the basis of personal needs and preferences of the consumer.

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

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

A 0.5 liter safe plastic container can be used to measure liquid and bulk ingredients. The body of the tank is transparent, which greatly simplifies operation. Tara 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 changes in the range from -40 ° C to + 300 ° C. Thanks to this feature it is possible not only to measure products, but also to prepare or freeze ingredients.

The plastic capacity of small volume recommended for household use. Suitable for measuring liquid and bulk solids.

To choose the right capacity for measurement, should take into account some of the nuances.

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

• It is also necessary to determine the appropriate volumes. For large food enterprises will need mernikam more than one liter, with regard to the usual home exploitation, it will be enough glass volume of 0.5-1 liter.
• Design, color capacity is selected from personal taste preferences. You can base your choice on the measure of the measure the rest of the dishes.

Measuring cup will help to observe all prescription recommendations. However, even with such a simple kitchen device it is worth working, adhering to certain rules.

• The first recommendation is to use only a dry container for measurement. And it concerns the inner and outer walls of the measuring device. Thus it is possible to avoid slipping wet containers, in addition, bulk will not be put to the surfaces, complicating the calculations.
• All viscous and bulk products are best loaded into the container with a spoon. This will help preserve their consistency - so the ingredients will evenly fill the container.
• Loose - cereals, flour - in a glass it is recommended to shake a little to avoid the formation of an air gap.
• If water is simply poured into a glass, then the rest of the liquid should be poured strictly along the wall of the measuring device, tilting it slightly to avoid the formation of foam, or do not wait until the sediment settles on the bottom of the glass.
• If the products are further subjected to additional screening or sorting, their number will change, so it is recommended to use the measuring cup after the described manipulations.
• All measurements, even with such a minimum volume as 30, 50 or 100 ml, should be carried out exclusively on a flat surface. A shed is forbidden to work with a glass, as the calculations will be erroneous.
• If you want to measure an ingredient such as butter, then it should be cut into small pieces. This is necessary to prevent the formation of air pockets.
• Since in the process of cooking it may be necessary to measure several products, including bulk and liquid, the first is to pour dry ingredients into a glass in order to avoid their uneven distribution over wet walls.
• It is easier to type and adjust a larger volume, usually an extra slide is simply removed with a knife in the case of bulk solids.
• In any case, whether it is a measurement with a special measuring device with a scale or a regular faceted glass, the normal humidity of the air in the room is necessary for the accuracy of determining the volumes. The higher it is, the greater will be the volume of working ingredients.
• Small portions will be easier to measure in the smallest measuring dishes.

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

Most of the measuring glasses are made with regard to their use as kitchenware, so the manufacturer assumes that washing, care and further storage of such containers will be carried out with the rest of the containers in use.

The type of washing and the use of household chemicals will directly depend on the variety of raw materials from which the glass is made. As a rule, almost all materials endure handling in hot water by hand using liquid chemistry without abrasive particles.

See the next video for more information on measuring glasses.