Ham and cheese spread is a processed, emulsified paste with a density of 1.014 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 240 grams and a tablespoon roughly 15 grams. Its soft, spreadable texture blends ground ham with processed cheese and stabilizers, making it a convenient filling for crackers, party sandwiches, and celery sticks where a savory, protein-rich condiment is needed.
What is Ham And Cheese Spread?
Ham and cheese spread is a processed, emulsified paste with a density of 1.014 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 240 grams and a tablespoon roughly 15 grams. Its soft, spreadable texture blends ground ham with processed cheese and stabilizers, making it a convenient filling for crackers, party sandwiches, and celery sticks where a savory, protein-rich condiment is needed.
Viscous condiments like ketchup, BBQ sauce, or dips tend to cling stubbornly to measuring cups. This leads to waste and messy cleanup. Weighing directly into your dish or pan is the professional, clean, and accurate method.
How do I measure sticky sauces without the mess?Place your bowl on the scale, press 'Tare' (Zero), and squeeze/pour the sauce directly until you hit the target gram weight. No measuring spoons to wash!
FAQ
Why is ham and cheese spread nearly the same density as water?
At 1.014 g/ml, the fat from processed cheese and the moisture in ground ham nearly balance out, creating a soft emulsion that weighs only about 3 grams more per cup than plain water.
How much does a tablespoon of ham and cheese spread weigh?
One tablespoon (about 14.8 ml) weighs approximately 15 grams at 1.014 g/ml, making volume-to-weight conversion nearly identical to water and easy to estimate when portioning onto crackers.
Can I substitute ham and cheese spread by weight for other processed spreads?
Its 1.014 g/ml density is close to many mayonnaise-based spreads like tartar sauce (also 1.014 g/ml), so weight-based substitutions between similar emulsified spreads will yield comparable volumes in sandwich recipes.