Võiüksus

Võiüksus is an Estonian term that translates to "butter unit" or "unit of butter." It is not a standardized scientific or technical unit of measurement. Instead, it typically refers to a common portion size of butter as found in consumer packaging. In Estonia, like in many other countries, butter is often sold in blocks or sticks that are pre-marked or divided into smaller portions for ease of use in cooking and baking. These portions are commonly referred to as "võiüksus."

The exact weight or volume of a võiüksus can vary depending on the manufacturer and the specific product. However, a standard block of butter in Estonia, and often elsewhere in Europe, is typically 200 grams. This 200-gram block is frequently divided into 10 portions of 20 grams each, or sometimes into 8 portions of 25 grams. Therefore, a "võiüksus" generally implies one of these smaller, pre-measured segments of a larger butter block. When a recipe calls for "üks võiüksus," it is usually understood to mean one such portion, most commonly 20 or 25 grams, depending on the context and the typical butter packaging available to the user. It serves as a practical, everyday measure for culinary purposes rather than a precise measurement for laboratory or industrial applications.