Turn out perfect fudge pralines and caramel with this InstaRead candy thermometer by CDN. Made of premium grade stainless steel the 7-inch-long slender probe is also useful for testing the temperature of roasts and deep-frying oil. An oversized stainless-steel clip attaches the thermometer firmly to the side of a fry vat or candy pan and the large 1-3/4-inch dial is easy to read. Highlighted sections of the dial show the best temperatures for different candy stages specifically thread soft ball firm ball hard ball soft crack hard crack and caramel. With a range of 100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit the finely calibrated thermometer is accurate to within 2 degrees and can even be recalibrated for continued accuracy. While the thermometer may be used on meats cooked in a conventional oven microwave grill rotisserie and smoker it should be removed from the meat as soon as the temperature is registered since the lens is not oven-proof. The protective sheath which features a pocket clip and loop to conveniently hold the probe lists various types of meats along with the USDA recommended internal temperature for each. A five-year warranty covers the thermometer against defects Long stainless-steel clip attaches to deep frying vat or candy pan 7-inch candy thermometer reads temperature instantly and precisely Large 1-3/4-inch dial ranges from 100 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit Indicators show best temperatures for soft ball candy caramelizing and more Useful also for roasting or deep frying meat and poultry