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Chicken stock (broth)

Chicken stock/broth; savory liquid base with collagen and salt varying by brand.

Weigh for soups, risotto, and sauces; taste salt before seasoning further.

What is Chicken stock (broth)?

Chicken stock (broth) is a pourable ingredient measured by volume in many recipes, but its weight depends on density and solids. Unlike water, liquids with fat, sugar, or dissolved compounds can read heavier or lighter for the same cup. This hub converts those differences into practical gram values for consistent results.

Liquids are not interchangeable with water in weight terms. Density changes with fat, sugar, and dissolved solids, so the same cup can convert above or below water-based assumptions. Use these density-based gram values when scaling sauces, drinks, and dressings.

Chef note:Chefs scale sauces by weight because density shifts quietly change flavor balance.

Quick convert

  • US cup = 236.588 mL
  • 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
  • 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Density source:USDA FoodData Central

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Storage & tools

  • Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 32 °C / 90 °F).
  • Keep the refrigerator at or below 4 °C (40 °F); cold chain reduces mass loss.
  • Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill quickly without condensation.
  • Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Keep refrigerated after opening; freeze portions for convenience.

Sources: CDC · FDA

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