2002-08-15 There is something else they need to do if using metric in recipes. They need to skip the cups and use mass in grams. If I'm not mistaken, most countries do not use cups at all and have no idea what a cup is. They might mistake it for a tea or coffee cup and we all know, these can be smaller in many countries then in the US.
Recipes almost everywhere else contain mass measurements in grams and if the recipe is to appeal to the world, this is what must be used instead of cups. But, don't bet on them going along with your suggestion. They will tell you that their products are for Americans and thus will measure as Americans expect them to do. Their choice of using metric sized containers may be because that is the standard sizes for olive oil and maybe they even import the bottles and those are the only bottles made. But, it will be interesting to hear what response they give you. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Elwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, 2002-08-13 12:54 Subject: [USMA:21701] Georgia metric > I was given a bottle of Olive Oil Italiano, in 250 mL size. Everything the > company makes (oils, vinegars, etc.) is in metric volumes. I know this is > common for imports, but this company is in Tucker, Georgia. > > Nice selection, if you are into these things: www.hongarfarms.com. Below is > an email I sent them. > > Jim Elwell > > *************************** > Sir/Madam: > > Just want to say "thanks" for packaging your products in nice, round metric > sizes. I know this is common for imported oils and vinegars, and I am > delighted to see a company in American doing it also. > > One item (#8500, Square Gift Set) is 33.8 oz, but the metric equivalent (1 > L or 1000 mL) is not shown. Since it is shown on the other items, that may > be an oversight. > > One suggestion: you might start putting metric equivalents on your recipes. > Your web site can be viewed anywhere in the world, and since every country > but the USA is metric, this would help people in other countries use your > recipes and products. > > Thanks again for using metric. I look forward to using the bottle of Olive > Oil Italiano that was given to me, and from which I got your web address. > > Jim Elwell > Salt Lake City, Utah > ****************************** > >
