2 Important Reasons Why You Should Use a Food Temperature Probe
About Food Temperature Probe Thermometers
Food temperature probe thermometers, also commonly referred to as stem thermometers or probe thermometers, are small handheld meters designed for taking the internal temperature of liquid and semi-solid foods.
You insert a metal stem containing a temperature sensor into food. Captured data then transmits to the instrument's digital body, where it's converted and displayed as the food's internal temperature. This technique is the safest way of measuring food temperature.
| Instrument Choice Scientists' Tip: A surface temperature measurement of food is not enough to indicate the temperature. For example; cook a thick piece of chicken on a hot pan. It may appear well-cooked, but cut it open, and often you find it's pink on the inside. This example illustrates why it's safer to measure the internal temperature of foods. |
Two Reasons To Use a Food Temperature Probe Thermometer
1.Food Safety
Any business or home that creates, stores, transports, or sells potentially hazardous food needs to use a food thermometer to decrease the risk of foodborne illness in a systematic manner. The safe storage temperature range of perishable foods is below 5°C or above 60°C.
2.Food Quality – Particularly for Temperature Sensitive Foods
A food temperature probe will help you achieve consistently safe, nutritious and delicious foods. Tempered chocolate, proofed bread, brewed beer and smoked meats, in particular, require specific temperatures for desired consistency and quality. A food probe thermometer makes this possible.
| Instrument Choice Scientists' Tip: Potentially hazardous foods include products containing raw meat, cooked meat, dairy products, seafood, egg, processed fruit and vegetables, pre-prepared foods (e.g. packaged sandwiches), as well as cooked rice and pasta. |
Selecting the Best Food Temperature Probe Thermometer For You
With seemingly countless options, finding the best food temperature probe thermometer for your needs can be difficult. Three considerations will help:
- Temperature Range: Ensure your food probe can measure the temperature range you require.
- Accuracy: Generally, the higher the accuracy, the higher the cost - try to find a practical balance.
- Waterproof: You need a device that you can clean without fear of splashing, so always check the food temperature probe's waterproof rating.
Examples of Food Temperature Probe Thermometers
Here are prime examples of food temperature probe thermometers, together with the features and specifications you need to determine what's best for your needs.
Flashcheck Waterproof, Lollipop Thermometer With Reduced Tip 
Product Code: IC-11040
The IC-11040 is a best-selling food temperature probe that's reliable, has a user-friendly interface and a respectable level of accuracy. The unit features minimum and maximum temperature recall, an automatic calibration feature, a 1-second display update and complies with HACCP requirements.
Temperature Range: -40°C to 155°C
Accuracy: ±1°C (-40°C to -20°C), ±0.5°C (-20°C to 55°C), ±1°C (55°C to 155°C) or ±1%, whichever is larger.
Waterproof: IP65
Suitable for: Home-use or any commercial establishment that prepares, cooks, serves or stores food.
Digital Stem Thermometer
Product Code: Dig-stem-1
The Dig-Stem-1 is an accurate and convenient option for individuals requiring a precise thermometer at an affordable price. With an outstanding measurement range of -50 to 200°C, a sample rate of 0.7 seconds and minimum/maximum temperature record recall, this unit is exceptional for home and professional use.
Temperature Range:-50 to 200°C
Accuracy: ±1°C
Waterproof: Stainless steel probe with a splashproof body.
Suitable for: Great for use in a home kitchen, for home brewing, as well as meal preparation and storage in restaurants.
Waterproof Folding Thermometer
Product Code: 0563-0104
The small, handheld 0563-0104 folds up to fit in your pocket for easy and safe portability. A rubber-coated surface ensures non-slip handling, and an IP65 rating means the unit operates reliably in almost any environment, plus you can clean it with running water. Features include 'auto-hold' function (or final value recognition), and minimum and maximum temperature storage and display.
Temperature Range: -50 to +250 °C
Accuracy: ±1.0 °C (-50 to -30.1 °C), ±0.5 °C (-30 to +99.9 °C), ±1 % of mv (+100 to +250 °C)
Waterproof: IP65
Suitable for: Recommended for home kitchens and food production, storage and processing. Popular in supermarkets and with other food retailers.
Waterproof Infrared & Probe Thermometer
Product Code: IC-0560-1040
The IC-0560-1040 offers the best of both worlds - a rugged food temperature probe plus an IR thermometer for internal and surface food temperature readings – all within one unit.
Temperature Range: Probe: -50 to 250 °C IR: 30 +250 °C
Accuracy: Probe:±1.0 °C (50.0 to 30.1 °C), ±0.5 °C (30.0 to +99.9 °C), ±1 % of the measuring range (+100.0 to +250.0 °C) IR: ±2.5 °C (30.0 to 20.1 °C), ±2.0 °C (20.0 to 0.01 °C), ±1.5 °C or ±1.5 % of the measuring value (+0.0 to +250.0 °C)
Waterproof: IP65
Suitable for: HACCP compliant and ideal for applications across the food sector, including food production, service, spot check measurements, and the checking of goods received.
HACCP Thermometer
Product Code: IC-800042
The IC-800042 offers a durable PT100 food-grade probe, together with a specially designed LCD backlight that flashes green or red, depending on whether food temperatures are within or outside safe limits. You can program audible alarms and record up to 99 data points with a timestamp. Records are viewed on-screen, together with minimum, maximum and average readings.
Temperature Range: -100 to 300°C
Accuracy:±0.5°C
Waterproof: IP67
Suitable for: Monitoring and maintaining food safety in the commercial food sector, throughout food chains.
Conclusion
Food temperature probe thermometers help eliminate the guesswork at home and in professional settings, when cooking, baking, brewing, smoking, storing, moving, storing or selling foods.
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