[Sca-cooks] parmesan cheese question

[Phil Troy / G.Tacitus Adamantius]

On Dec 11, 2006, at 11:22 AM, Alexa wrote:

> Here's a question.
>   If you have a 1 lb block of Parmesan cheese, and you grate it-  
> how much in cups will that equal?

Yes, as has been said, it will depend on how tightly you pack it, and  
also, perhaps, how large the openings in your grater are.

However, FWIW, "Food For Fifty" claims a pound will grate out to  
approximately 5  2/3 cups.

The commercially grated 2-cup tub my lady wife bought at the  
supermarket the other day when they didn't have any of the real  
stuff, allegedly weighs in at 5 ounces net.

Adamantius




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