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Old 03-03-2008, 12:46 PM   #25 (permalink)
Callisto in NC
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Originally Posted by DoughReMi View Post
Wow; I never realized cans and jars that said they contained "X ounces" were referring to weight, and not volume. Thanks, that's good to know.
It could just be dry, I haven't tested peas or beans, but I will. I do know that 8 ounces of dry creamer = 10 measured ounces. It made a difference in the hot chocolate recipe I have. Weight is definitely important when dealing with packaged ingredients.
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