7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Measure with a Food Thermometer

A food thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking. An instant-read food thermometer can make the difference between a juicy, tender roast and one that is dangerously undercooked or dry and overcooked. There is no telling from the outside whether your meat is thoroughly cooked and safe to eat. Knowing the internal temperature of your food will guarantee that it’s cooked all the way through. Instant-read, digital thermometers, such as our Precision Pro Digital Food Thermometer or our Precision Elite Thermocouple Food Thermometer are essential kitchen tools. In fact, they are very versatile and can be used for everyday tasks around the house. We promise you will use a food thermometer more than you ever imagined.

7 reasons you need a digital food thermometer and things you can measure with them:

1. Ensure food safety – The only way to truly know if your food has reached a safe internal temperature is with a food thermometer. According to the USDA, using the color test is not reliable as meat that has been frozen or stored in the refrigerator can turn brown prematurely. In order to prevent food borne illnesses, you want the meat cooked to at least the minimum amount of doneness. Our Precision Pro Digital Thermometer comes with a handy list of temperatures on its cap.
2. Make superior tasting meals – Tired of overcooking chicken? Don’t ruin dinner or a holiday meal with tough, dry meat. Our digital food thermometers will be your secret weapon for cooking consistently amazing meals. Your family and friends will rave over how juicy your turkey is and how the roast was cooked to perfection.
3. Cook and reheat non-meat dishes to perfection – A food thermometer is not needed just for meat, fish and poultry. Cooked foods such as egg dishes, casseroles, raviolis, leftovers and microwave meals all need to reach a safe internal temperature to prevent food poisoning and uneven heating. Our food thermometers ensure evenly cooked foods.
4. Prepare baby food correctly - For new moms, warming up baby formula or reheating expressed breastmilk should be a bit below body temperature (98.6 F). Just stick the food thermometer directly into milk or formula.
5. Make delicious candy - The temperature range of our Precision Elite Thermocouple Food Thermometer is -40° to 572° Fahrenheit, making it perfect for DIY candy makers. Boiled sugar syrups can measure over 350° F.
6. Enjoy the perfect bath - Food thermometers can also be used to test the temperature of your bath water. The ideal bath water temperature for adults is about 102° F; three degrees more than the normal body temperature. Baths and showers should never be hotter than 112° F. Babies should be bathed in temperatures around 100° F.
7. Never burn your mouth again – Are you tired of hot coffee burning your mouth? Just place your food thermometer in it! Boiling water (212° F or 100° C) should never be used, as it will burn the drink and your mouth. Even certain teas taste better when seeped at different temperatures.

EatSmart digital food thermometers are great tools to have in your home. With automatic shut-offs, you never have to worry about draining the battery. They are easy to see with bright blue backlit LCD displays and feature readings in both Celsius or Fahrenheit with a resolution of 1 degree Fahrenheit. To learn more about our Precision Elite Thermocouple and our Precision Pro Thermometer, and determine which model is right for you, read our blog post. Do you have any questions about food thermometers? Please tweet them to us @eatsmartscales.

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