Amco Advanced Performance Measuring Cup Set
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: AmcoBrand: Amco
Model: 8440
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Set of measuring cups in 4 basic sizes: 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup
- Durable, stylish, 18/10 stainless steel
- Ultra-hygienic, single-piece construction; no welds or seams
- Half-measurement mark inside cups makes it easy to halve a recipe
- Ergonomically-designed; dishwasher-safe
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Amco Advanced Performance Measuring Cup Set
Customer Review: Accurate High Quality Cups
Summary: 5 Stars
The following review was written on Apirl 30, 2009, but for some reaons Amazon broke the link between the product and the review, and was unable to link them back. Because many readers find the original review helpful, it is reposted here. Hope it will helpful to you as it was helpful to them:
The AMCO Advanced measuring cups and spoons are great. They are made with high quality thick 18/10 stainless steel. The steel is more than 1 mm thick, so they are heavy and sturdy. Each cup or spoon is made from a single-piece steel (no weld nor seam), so it is very easy to clean - a simply wipe will do. The size/volume markings are engraved into the metal, so they will not fade. I have uploaded a picture of a 1-cup for customer image. These tools should last you a lifetime.
Comparing to typical measuring cups, these cups are shorter and wider, which allow them to balance nicely on a flat surface. The ends of the spoon handles are bended downward, so the spoons can sit nicely on a flat surface. This comes handy from time to time, more so for cooking than baking - in my experience.
I feel there is a need to address some of the negative reviews here. While I agree with many of them, I do not experience some of the more detrimental ones.
I find my cups and spoons to be reasonably accurate. I used a graduating cylinder to measure the 1 cup because its filled weight exceeds the limit of the analytical balance. For the 1 cup which should equal to 236mL, I measured a volume of ~222mL. This is a -6% deviation. For the rest of the cups and spoons, I filled them with water and poured the water into a container for weight measurement. The weight is then converted back to volume via "1 gram of water = 1 mL of water". (These measurements were acquired from an analytical scale in a laboratory. These analytical scales are routinely calibrated and are more accurate than the typical kitchen scales.)
For the ½ cup (118mL), I measured a volume of 111.5mL (a -6% deviation).
For the 1/3 cup (79mL), I measured 84.8mL (+7%).
For the ¼ cup (59mL), I measured 61.8mL (+5%).
For the 1 tablespoon (15 mL), I measured 14.0mL (-7%).
For the 1 teaspoon (5mL), I measured three times and the averaged volume is 4.7mL (-6%).
For the ½ teaspoon (2.5mL), I measured 2.5mL (0%).
For the ¼ teaspoon (1.25mL), I measured 1.4mL (+12%).
Specifically, the 1 teaspoon measurement was repeated three times. The individual results were: 5.2mL, 4.5mL, and 4.3mL. This illustrates the variability introduced by a user -- human error. These cups and spoons appear to be adequate for ~10% accuracy.
I find the cups and spoons have smooth surface, and did not find any rough edge or surface as mentioned by other reviewers.
Now I will confirm some of the negative reviews. Yes, these cups and spoons are heavier than any I have seen. They are about 2-3 times heavier. Due to the fact that the cups are wider, you may also have difficulty to get them into containers with small opening. This is especially so for the 1-cup, which is 3-7/8 inches wide (I have upload a customer picture of it). Because the cups are shorter and wider, the potential for measurement error is higher. Imagine you have a tall bottle and a flat bowl. If you are 1 cm off from filling up the tall bottle, the relative error will be minor. However, if you are 1 cm off from filling up the flat bowl, the relative error will be large. Since these cups are about ½ the height of other cups, the potential human error is about 2-fold higher. One may say, these cups and spoons are technically accurate, but the potential human error is magnified.
*Update on Jun 26, 2010* Everything is working fine. Nothing is broken.
Description of Amco Advanced Performance Measuring Cup Set
This set of 4 measuring cups combine beauty with functionality. Single-piece construction of the heaviest gauge 18/10 stainless steel eliminates the weld for enhanced strength and hygiene. Each tool is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and to balance on the counter. The set includes the four most commonly called-for measurements: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. These unique measuring cups have a line inside the bowl to mark half of the measurement -- making it much easier to halve recipes.Made from heavy-gauge 18/10 stainless steel, these stylish and durable measuring cups will never melt, chip, warp, or break like plastic models. This set includes four of the most common measuring sizes: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. (Half measurements are conveniently marked inside each bowl--making it easier than ever to halve recipes.) Appropriate for dry ingredients such as flour, sugar, or rice, these nesting cups feature hygienic, easy-to-clean single-piece construction without welds or seams where food scraps can lodge. The ergonomic design balances on counters without tipping over, while a flat rim makes it easy to level off ingredients when precision is essential. An included ring and slotted handles for hanging make even storage a snap. All cups are dishwasher-safe. --Mary Park
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