Cook’s Stainless Steel Thermometer for Confectionery & Jam
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ETI Cook’s Stainless Steel Thermometer for Confectionery, Jam & Sugar Work
The ETI Cook’s Stainless Steel Thermometer is an essential tool for making confections, jam, caramel, and other sweet treats. It provides accurate temperature readings between 40°C and 200°C (100°F to 400°F), ensuring your mixtures are cooked to the perfect temperature every time. Whether you're making jam, boiling sugar for candy, or preparing caramel, this thermometer will help you achieve consistent results.
Easy-to-Read Temperature Stages
This thermometer has clear markers for important temperature stages such as soft ball, hard crack, and jam. These stages are marked along the scale, and the red line rises as the temperature increases, guiding you to the correct point for your recipe. Here’s a quick guide to the different temperature stages marked on the thermometer:
| Temperature Stage | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Deep Fry | Ideal for frying, ensuring oil reaches the correct frying temperature. |
| Caramel | The point where sugar becomes golden and thickens into caramel. |
| Hard Crack | When the sugar hardens quickly, used for hard candies. |
| Hard Ball | The stage where the sugar syrup forms a firm ball when dropped in cold water, ideal for fudge. |
| Soft Ball | The syrup forms a soft, malleable ball, used for pralines or fondant. |
| Jam | The right temperature for setting your jam, ensuring it thickens properly. |
| Sterilise | The correct temperature for sterilising jars when making preserves or bottling fruit. |
| Fruit Bottling | The stage for sealing jars when preserving fruit. |
Key Benefits of the ETI Cook’s Thermometer
• Accurate temperature range from 40°C to 200°C (100°F to 400°F)
• Clearly marked stages for jam, caramel, and sugar work
• Retaining clip for hands-free use while cooking
• Durable stainless steel casing for long-lasting use
• Easy to clean by hand (not suitable for dishwasher use)
How to Use the Cook’s Stainless Steel Thermometer
- Wash before first use: Make sure to thoroughly clean the thermometer before its first use.
- Immersion Level: Insert the thermometer into your liquid or mixture, ensuring that the probe is placed up to the IMMERSION LEVEL indicated on the thermometer. This ensures an accurate temperature reading.
- Monitor the Temperature: The thermometer’s scale will show you when you've reached the right stage based on the red line, which rises as the temperature increases.
- Handle Carefully: As the thermometer can get very hot, carefully remove it after use. Never use it in a microwave or oven, and avoid sudden temperature changes. Allow it to cool before cleaning it with warm water.
40–200°C / 100–400°F
Resolution:
2°C/°F
Display:
Analogue scale
Material:
Stainless steel casing, plastic handle
Certification:
CE, UKCA
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A: It measures from 40–200°C (100–400°F), ideal for jam making, caramel, and sugar work.
Q: Is this thermometer easy to use?
A: Yes, it has a clear analogue scale with temperature stages clearly marked for confectionery and jam making.
Q: Can I attach the thermometer to my pan?
A: Yes, it includes a retaining clip, so you can attach it securely to the pan for hands-free use.
Q: What materials is this thermometer made of?
A: The casing is stainless steel, and the handle is plastic, making it both durable and easy to clean.
Q: Is this thermometer suitable for professional kitchens?
A: Yes, it’s widely used in both professional and home kitchens for precise temperature measurement in sweet treats and jams.
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