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A Candy Thermometer can be used to test the temperature of mixtures for candy, jam or jellies or of oil being heated for deep-frying. Ranges handled by different brands of Candy Thermometers differ, but they seem to average 100 F to 400 F (37 C to 205 C.)

All are usually quite long; some have insulated handles. Some have clips that let you clip them onto the side of the pot in such a way that the bottom of the thermometer is in the hot mixture or oil without the thermometer touching the side of the hot pot and distorting the reading.

Candy Thermometers are usually glass tubes, though dial ones are also available without too much hunting. Digital ones are still rare but there are some.

Cooking Tips
If you are using a mercury Candy Thermometer, keep it upright while cooling -- if you lay it down, the heated mercury may separate into small beads and render the thermometer useless in the future. Always let cool completely before cleaning or it may shatter.

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