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Serious question, what does 'a pinch of salt' actually mean?

I added what I thought was a pinch to my soup. Now it tastes like the ocean. Measurements exist for a reason.
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dakota_black53
Turns out a pinch is closer to three grains.
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the_robert
0.1 grams is what I get from three grains of kosher salt. That tiny amount can actually change how a dish tastes. I've messed up soups by adding what I thought was a pinch but was way more. Now I use a small spoon for things like salt and baking soda. It sounds like overkill but consistency matters in baking. If a pinch is really three grains, then most people are using way too much.
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rodriguez.charles
Really messes with my recipes.
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