Immersion thermometers measure internal temperature by inserting a probe directly into the product or material being tested. Use them for meat, chilled food, liquids, semi-solids and other applications where accurate core temperature measurement is required.
Immersion Thermometers
Food Thermometers
Food Thermometers
Food Thermometers
About This Category
When surface temperature alone does not tell the full story, immersion thermometers allow the probe to be inserted directly into the product or material for an internal temperature reading. This makes them suitable for a broad range of applications including meat, chilled and frozen foods, liquids, semi-solid products, catering, food production and quality control.
The stainless steel penetration probe found on many immersion thermometers can be inserted into food to check its core temperature or immersed in liquids for direct measurement. This versatility makes a single instrument useful for checking cooked meat, refrigerated products, prepared foods, liquids and other materials where temperature needs to be measured below the surface.
Probe design is particularly important when selecting an immersion thermometer. Probe length and diameter affect how easily the sensor can reach the required measurement point, while response time determines how quickly a stable reading can be obtained. The required measurement range and accuracy should also reflect the temperatures and products encountered in the intended application.
Additional functions vary between models and can include folding probes, waterproof housings, data hold, MIN/MAX readings and automatic switch-off. For food production and catering environments, ease of cleaning and a robust probe design can also be important considerations when instruments are used repeatedly throughout the working day.
For a wider selection of instruments intended specifically for catering, cooking and food safety applications, browse our food thermometers. You can also view the complete temperature and humidity range.
