How large is a pinch?

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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 8,423 Send Message	ChrisofWessex	Report	10 Mar 2013 16:48
	For many years I have often wondered and just lately I have seen 2 tv chefs using a heaped teaspoon of spice whilst saying 'a pinch'. I had always thought what you lift between forefinger and thumb. Now I know we have two ladies here who have chefs in their family - can they get the puzzle solved for me?
Member Since: July 2004 Posts: 33,475 Send Message	GlitterBaby	Report	10 Mar 2013 16:50
	Half a level teaspoon might be nearer
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Member Since: May 2003 Posts: 20,705 Send Message	maggiewinchester	Report	10 Mar 2013 16:51
	I suppose a chef's 'pinch' depends on the size of his thumb & forefinger :-)
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Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 13,143 Send Message	eRRolSheep	Report	10 Mar 2013 16:52
	about 0.35 grams I use this site... http://convert-to.com/456/table-salt-amounts-converter.html
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Member Since: December 2007 Posts: 87,799 Send Message	Dermot	Report	10 Mar 2013 17:36
	'Pinch' could also be linked to the amount of doubtful expenses claimed by some MPs. In my town, we call it by a more familiar name of 'stealing'.
Member Since: March 2004 Posts: 10,001 Send Message	ZZzzz	Report	10 Mar 2013 17:50
	What about a knob as in of butter, how much is a knob?
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Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 8,423 Send Message	ChrisofWessex	Report	10 Mar 2013 17:52
	Going by what the tv chefs throw in the pan 1/4 lb.
Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 13,143 Send Message	eRRolSheep	Report	10 Mar 2013 17:56
	depends where you come from - probably differs from country to country. For example, a French pinch could be different to a Spanish pinch. Or a Welsh knob could be bigger than an English knob.
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Member Since: September 2003 Posts: 17,300 Send Message	Island	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:03
	I'm sure you're right Errol :-)
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Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 45,938 Send Message	BarbinSGlos	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:05
	Errol :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D First today, many thanks
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Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 29,121 Send Message	Gwyn in Kent	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:07
	A pinch is a bit more than a smidgen. I think a pinch is that amount that can be held easily between the thumb and forefinger without dropping any. Gwyn
Member Since: July 2003 Posts: 13,170 Send Message	Mauatthecoast	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:07
	I'd take all that wiv a pinch 'o salt ;-)
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Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 16,020 Send Message	Sharron	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:10
	It is the exact amount that tastes best.
Member Since: December 2003 Posts: 8,423 Send Message	ChrisofWessex	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:14
	It is trying to explain to OH when a recipe calls for a pinch! He is in charge of all cooking/baking etc.
Member Since: January 2004 Posts: 16,020 Send Message	Sharron	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:20
	It is not as much as a dirty great dollop.
Member Since: August 2009 Posts: 45,938 Send Message	BarbinSGlos	Report	10 Mar 2013 18:26
	But a bit more than a shake
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Member Since: April 2005 Posts: 13,143 Send Message	eRRolSheep	Report	10 Mar 2013 19:17
	sometimes you need to have a knob and then have a darn good shake
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