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Soy sauce
A kind of sauce · also called Soya sauce, Shoyu
About
Soy sauce is a dense, savory liquid seasoning that weighs noticeably more than plain water per cup.
Soy sauce has a typical density of about 9.6 pounds per gallon (1.15 grams per milliliter), packed with dissolved salt and fermented solids. A single fluid ounce weighs around 1.2 ounces (34 grams) on a kitchen scale. It flows easily like thin vinegar or broth, but its high mineral and amino acid content makes it denser than most unthickened liquids in the pantry.
From Wikipedia
Soy sauce is a liquid condiment of Chinese origin, traditionally made from a fermented paste of soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds (kōji). It is recognized for its saltiness and pronounced umami taste.
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Questions people ask
- How much does a cup of soy sauce weigh?
- One US cup of soy sauce weighs about 9.6 ounces (272 grams). This makes it roughly 15 percent heavier than an equal volume of plain water.
One cup weighs
9.6 oz (272 g)
- One tablespoon
- 0.6 oz (17 g)
- One teaspoon
- 0.2 oz (5.67 g)
- Density
- 1.15 g/mL
Quick answer
One US cup of soy sauce weighs about 9.6 ounces (272 grams). This makes it roughly 15 percent heavier than an equal volume of plain water.
Typical figures, the same ones every comparison on the site uses; real ones vary.
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