Why A “Scruple” Spoon ?

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The Scruple is a small unit in the Apothecaries' System , [1] derived from the Old Roman “Scrupulum” (Small Pebble) Unit [2] (“ Scrupulus / Scrupulum ”).

The Scruple is ​1⁄24 Ounce , ​1⁄3 Dram , or 20 Grains . [1] It is therefore equal to 1.2959782 Grams . The Roman “Scruple” was somewhat smaller, around 1.14 Grams.

The Fluid “Scruple” is ​1⁄24 Fluid Ounce , 1⁄3 Fluid Dram , 20 Minims , or ​1⁄4 Tea-Spoon , or 1 Salt-Spoon. It is therefore equal to 1.23 Milliliters .

Use During The Divine Holy Mass.

The “Ladle” is indeed for Ecclesiastical use and is properly called a “Scruple Spoon”.

During Roman Catholic Celebrations of The Mass, at the Offertory, The Celebrant prepares the Wine to be offered by decanting into the Chalice an appropriate quantity from a Cruet of Wine. To this, a tiny amount of Water is added (using a “Scruple Spoon”).