Actually, an ice cream scoop is a disher! A disher is a calibrated scoop, that when level full, "dishes out" an exact measure, based on what fraction of a quart it dispenses, e.g. a #12 dishes out 1/12 of a quart which equals 1/3 cup. Useful for when you need quick, accurate portion control. They come in many sizes, from #100 (about 2 tsp) up to #4 (1 cup).

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