Imagine this: You have a bowl full of last night’s biryani leftovers. You packed it well and dumped it in the fridge. It’s been over 24 hours and you remove the bowl and let it thaw. You check the appearance, sniff a bit and even take a bite. It tastes ok! And you have deemed it safe to eat. But is it always safe to rely on your sensorial hunches? The answer is a big fat NO! In spite of the food looking and tasting fine, there are very high chances that it is a storehouse of bacteria and yeast that may cause severe infections and food poisoning under optimal circumstances. The same is true if the food remains undercooked. But don’t worry. There is a simple tool that can not only ensure that your food gets cooked perfectly but also destroys all harmful bacteria. And it’s called – a Food Thermometer.

Sight, smell and taste aren’t the best indicators for deeming your food safe!

What is a Food Thermometer?

A food thermometer is an essential tool and a MUST HAVE for every kitchen. It is a sleek and sturdy device which checks the temperature of the food and helps in determining its doneness. It gives you an assurance that the temperature does not fall in the danger zone category.

How does it operate

Kitchen thermometers come in a wide range. Different thermometers function in a different way. You need to choose the right thermometer for the right job. For example, an instant-read thermometer will check the internal temperature of meat and poultry to tell you the doneness while a sugar and jam thermometer will help you in making candies or jam. Most thermometers are very easy to read. Most instructions and readings are clearly inscribed on the instruments.

There are also colour coded areas that help you determine the safe zones and danger zones. The readings can be digital style or analogue style- depending upon the purpose for which it is built. You need to place the thermometer correctly to get an accurate reading. Storing and cleaning the thermometers is also very easy and hassle-free. Simply clean it with a Antibacterial Probe wipes and sanitize it after every use. And so, all these aspects make using a food thermometer very easy and user-friendly.

Reasons why you should have food thermometers in your kitchen:

Food thermometers have a wide range of applications:
1) Use it to check the internal temperature of meat and other poultry to ensure it’s doneness.
2) If perishable foods like vegetables, fruits and dairy products are stored under the optimum temperature, their shelf life can be extended to a large extent.

3) 4 degrees celsius to 60 degrees celsius is the temperature range during which most bacteria and harmful pathogens can flourish and multiply in perishable foods. To avoid it, you can use a food thermometer to ensure that your food does fall into this danger zone.

4) It prevents undercooking, especially of meat, poultry and other non-vegetarian dishes.
5) It prevents overcooking too, which may otherwise lead to loss of flavours and nutrients.

6) Food thermometers are a must when you want your recipes to have the perfect texture, taste and appearance. You can record the suitable temperatures and ensure that your recipe turns out the same each time you cook it.
7) It is the only sure shot method of ensuring that harmful bacteria like E.Coli and Salmonella are completely destroyed.

8) Using a food thermometer doesn’t require you to be an expert chef or personnel from the food industry. Its application is very simple and can be used efficiently by home chefs too.

And so, the next time you are hosting a barbecue or a potluck party- make sure your food is cooked to perfection by making good use of a Food Thermometer!

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