Beverages, Coffee Substitute, Cereal Grain Beverage, Powder: Ounces (oz) to Grams Conversion
Cereal grain beverage powder is a caffeine-free coffee substitute made from roasted and ground barley, rye, chicory, and malt, with a density of 0.609 g/ml in dry powder form. One US cup weighs approximately 144 g and one tablespoon about 9.0 g. Products such as Postum, Cafix, and Caro fall into this category. The powder is notably denser than instant coffee (0.203-0.365 g/ml) because the roasted grain particles retain more of their cell structure and natural oils. It dissolves in hot water to produce a dark, malty beverage and is also used dry as a flavoring in grain-based baked goods and caffeine-free desserts. Scooping versus spooning can shift a cup measurement by 15-20 g, making a kitchen scale the reliable choice.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| oz | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 28 |
| 2 | 57 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 113 |
| 5 | 142 |
| 8 | 227 |
| 10 | 283 |
FAQ
- Why is cereal grain beverage powder so much denser than instant coffee?
- At 0.609 g/ml, this powder is roughly 1.7 to 3 times denser than instant coffee (0.203-0.365 g/ml). Instant coffee is freeze-dried or spray-dried into very porous, air-filled granules. Cereal grain powder, by contrast, is simply roasted and ground, retaining the dense starch and fiber matrix of the original barley, rye, and chicory. The result is a heavier, less airy powder.
- How much powder do I need to dissolve per cup of hot water for a standard drink?
- Most brands recommend 1-2 teaspoons (roughly 3-6 g at 0.609 g/ml) per 6-8 ounces of hot water. For baking or recipes calling for a cup of prepared grain beverage, dissolve about 2 tablespoons (18 g) in 237 ml of hot water. The prepared liquid will have a density near 1.018 g/ml, only marginally above water.