Soup, Mushroom Barley, Canned, Condensed: Grams to Cups Conversion
Condensed mushroom barley soup has a density of 1.065 g/ml, placing one cup of the undiluted concentrate at roughly 251.97 g and one tablespoon at about 15.75 g. This hearty condensed soup combines sliced mushrooms and pearl barley in a thick, starchy broth that becomes notably viscous in its concentrated form due to the barley releasing starches during the canning process.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| g | Cups |
|---|---|
| 50 | 0.2 |
| 100 | 0.4 |
| 150 | 0.6 |
| 200 | 0.8 |
| 250 | 1.0 |
FAQ
- Why does condensed mushroom barley soup feel thicker than other condensed soups at the same density?
- Pearl barley releases a substantial amount of starch as it cooks, and this starch becomes even more concentrated in the condensed form. The result is a gel-like consistency that makes the soup appear thicker than other condensed soups with the same 1.065 g/ml density, even though the actual weight per volume is identical.
- How does reconstitution affect the barley texture in this soup?
- Adding an equal volume of water and heating the soup rehydrates the barley grains slightly and loosens the starch gel, producing a smoother broth with tender but intact barley pieces. If overheated or simmered too long after reconstitution, the barley can break down further and make the soup progressively thicker.