I have an unusual question. Could this be used in monitoring making candy or making yogurt instead of a standard thermometer?
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If only are only intending to measure the superficial temperature, (not the inner temperature of the product) then the answer is "YES". I often use this device to check the temperature of the marmalade process to see if the packaging temperature is adequate.
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I use it for pretty much everything in the kitchen. I even used it today to verify that the air temperature in my refrigerator was too low. It's an extremely handy thermometer.
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I think, if I understand your question , a candy thermometer would be best for liquids. My one complaint about the Taylor Classic Thermometer is that all the temperature markings wash off the thermometer!
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Hello Fred,I don't know if this thermometer would work well for measuring boiled milk temps. Having said that, I would suggest a candy thermomter or the following. http://coffeecomment.com/gear/thermometers/
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I think the advantage that an appliance is supposed to give is better temp control and hence predictable results. I also have a friend who uses the "traditional" non-appliance method. But, when she moved her new home did not have quite the same consistent temperatures and her yogurt never turned out the same. I say in that case buy the maker since it's just $16 anyway.
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I would use this thermometer for meat and hot dishes whether grilling or oven...I use a glass candy thermometer for cooking candies, frosting, etc. It registers the degrees more accurately when cooking to soft or hard ball/crack stages.
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No reason it shouldn't. Haven't used it on bread, however. It will measure the temperature at the tip.
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The features of this instrument (thin & long shaft) are to gain temps rapidly for brief periods & removed , like in baking breads . I use it for taking temps of some liquids too but remove it soon. It does all of this very well but it has a thin plastic body with sensitive electronics inside. I would look for a metal framed, analog thermometer.
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No, there are specialized products for those. Look for an immersion thermometer from companies that specialize candy and deep frier equipment.
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no problems using it to make candies. If you are looking for a certain temperature, then best to get a digital thermometer.
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This is a non-contact thermometer so probably not. In my experience you would want a candy thermometer directly in the liquid. This is great for cooking to get the temperature of pans for searing, etc. though.
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Hello, Thank you fot the message. We asked this from the manufacturer and they told us the item might be work for measuring residual sugar. But there is no example before, Hope it works, Thanks
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I bought it for someone else. He tells me that it works very well for checking the temperature of hamburgers, chicken breasts and other items on his grill. I do not think it states "frying and candy-making" anywhere. My English cookbook says that toffee is boiled until it gets to 270 F., and fudge at 240 F. So that should be OK for the candy-making. I am not sure how far into the liquid one can put the probe. It is very fine and ideal for hamburgers, etc.
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I'm not sure. Never tried. This is a meat thermometer. I wonder if perhaps a candy thermometer would work better since it more for liquids.
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The package indicates that the thermometer is good for meats and fish. I have not used it for other candy making or oil. There is no indication on the wrapper that this would be one of the uses.
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Yes you can use it on Candy or Maple Syrup. Basically any liquid or solid that you need to get the temperature of. The Temp Range is -40 to +450. I know Maple Syrup making is quite the detailed process so hopefully someone with experience on that end can weigh in here. We have had plenty of people use the thermometer for candy making and it works perfectly
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I've heard of people calibrating it with boiling water, so it may work for what you want. I'd be careful to not get the plug end of the thermocouple or the thermometer wet though.