Pinch (unit)

A "pinch" is an informal unit of measure used primarily in cooking and baking. It is typically defined as the amount of an ingredient that can be held between the thumb and forefinger. While it doesn't correspond to a specific measurement in teaspoons or grams, a pinch is generally considered to be about 1/16 of a teaspoon. It's often used for seasoning ingredients like salt or spices when only a small amount is needed.