how many grams in a teaspoon of ginger?

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• How many grams in a teaspoon of ground ginger?
  About 1.8-2 g for a level teaspoon of ground ginger — the spice is light and powdery, much less dense than the 4.75 g a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger weighs. Standard gingerbread cookies use 1-2 teaspoons ground; pumpkin pie typically calls for 1/2 to 1 teaspoon alongside cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Can I swap ground ginger for fresh teaspoon-for-teaspoon?
  No. Ground ginger is more concentrated and tastes warmer and drier than fresh. The accepted ratio is 1/4 teaspoon ground for every 1 tablespoon fresh grated, so 1 teaspoon ground replaces roughly 4 tablespoons of fresh. Going teaspoon-for-teaspoon would either make a stir-fry taste like gingerbread or leave a cookie under-spiced.
• Does ground ginger lose potency in the jar?
  Yes — ground ginger fades after 6-12 months, especially if stored above the stove. Old ground ginger needs roughly 1.5x the called-for amount to deliver the same heat, so a recipe asking for 1 teaspoon (about 2 g) might need a heaped 1.5 teaspoons from a year-old jar. Smell the jar; if it reads dusty rather than warm and pungent, replace it.

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