Know Your Rice Measurements In Paint Buckets
When it comes to measuring foodstuffs in Nigeria, we have our own special language. Forget about ounces, grams, or cups; we’ve got something truly unique. In parts of the north, they have the mudu. Similarly, in parts of the South-West, there is the kongo. For those of us in Lagos, however, we have the legendary “Paint Bucket” (or custard paint bucket). If you’ve ever wondered how many of these paint buckets can fit into a bag of rice, you’re in for a treat! Let’s dive into this topic and break it down for you.
Wetin join paint bucket join foodstuff?
If you’ve entered any Lagos market, whether the major markets like Mile 12 or Oyingbo or the smaller markets in your neighbourhood, you’ve most likely come across the term “Paint Bucket” regularly. It’s not about painting walls sha o; it’s all about measuring foodstuffs! Seriously, though, wetin concern paint bucket with foodstuff? Hmmmm….if you ask me, na who I go ask? ? All I know is that our grandmas and market women have perfected this art for decades now.
How many paint bucket is in a bag of rice?
Now, here’s where it gets interesting – bags of rice. As we all know, rice is a staple in Nigeria – abi is there any household where rice is not eaten in some cases as much as everyday? Well, we love our rice and it’s usually sold in bags. These bags come in various sizes, from the petite 1kg to the colossal 50kg monsters. But how many paint byuckets of rice can you expect to get from one of these bags? Let’s find out!
Number of paint buckets in a 50kg bag of rice
Let’s start with the big daddy – the 50kg bag of rice. It’s the kingpin of rice bags, and a standard 50kg bag of rice has a whopping 12 or up to 13 custard paint buckets in it, depending on the type of rice! Yes, you heard it right, up to 13 paint buckets!
Number of paint buckets in smaller bags of rice
Now, if you’re not feeding a large family or organising an owanbe party, you might opt for a smaller bag of rice. A 25kg bag of rice is like the middle child – not as big as the 50kg, but still holds its own with 6 or 6.5 custard paints. Similarly, if you’re really watching your portions, the 10kg bag can accommodate 2 custard paints.
Conclusion
In Nigeria, we have our own special way of doing things, and measuring foodstuffs with paint buckets in Lagos is just one delightful example. It’s a bit of humor, a touch of nostalgia, and a whole lot of Nigerian flair. It’s our way of doing things, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
