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Tools for Measuring and Testing the Cheese Making Process

In taking inventory of your kitchen utensils measure everything against your cheese pot. You must be able to reach the bottom of the kettle without getting your hand into the liquid. If you can avoid getting wet while placing the utensil crosswise in the kettle (bottom left to upper right), all the better. Anything else is going to be too small. Whenever possible, avoid utensils with wooden handles unless you can totally prevent the wood from coming into contact with the milk or curd. This will rule out all wooden spoons. A few extra dollars spent in this area will pay you back many times over. Remember to shop for the right size, not the super size.

includes two buffers & storage solutions

This simple meter provides fast and accurate pH measurement. Uses replaceable pH electrode and works for 1,000 hours before changing batteries

pH 4.01 Buffer Solution $1.85

pH 7.01 Buffer Solution $1.85

How much is a pinch anyway?

Include: tablespoon, teaspoon, half teaspoon, quarter teaspoon, eighth teaspoon, smidgen, pinch and dash.

This high grade stainless steel measuring spoon set ranges from a tablespoon down to a single dash! The unique long design makes for easy scooping even in narrow mouth spice jars. Measurements are clearly marked with both imperial and metric equivalents.

1 smidgen = 1/16th teaspoon | 1 pinch = 1/32nd teaspoon | 1 dash = 1/64th teaspoon

Scale Digital $29.95
This high resolution digital scale provides readout displayed in ounces, pounds plus ounces or grams. Accurate down to 0.10 ounce or single gram. Capacity is 11 lbs. or 5000 grams. The stylish compact design has user friendly, easy to see readout, a tare function and automatic shut-off.

Thermometer Digital $19.95
When speed and accuracy are paramount, this fast reading, digital thermometer is perfect for homebrewing, winemaking, cheese making, cooking and smoking. A large clear digital display gives readings between -58° to 392°F. Includes a 4¾ inch stainless steel probe with protective tip cover, maximum minimum memory function, and data hold function. Sampling time is only one second.

Thermometer Floating $5.95
This 11.5 inch long glass thermometer is weighted in one end so that it will float. It works well and is accurate but the thin glass is easily broken. It is best used for light duty and with care. It is packed in storage tube and has a temperature range of 0-220° F or 0-115° C.

Thermometer Large Dial $12.45
This thermometer is popular with homebrewers and backyard cooks alike. The 1-3/4 inch easy to read dial ranges from 0° to 220° F. Twelve inch probe makes taking readings easy. It includes a clip which suspends probe into pot. It is made of stainless steel and is excellent for mashing, brewing, cheese making, smoking meats.

Thermometer Small Dial $5.95
This measuring instrument is manufactured with superior materials and workmanship ensuring consistent, optimal performance. Stainless steel 6 inch probe with 1 inch dial face, quick response, instantly reads the temperature for meat, fish and poultry. This thermometer is ideal for small scale cheese making. Range: 32° to 220° F. It includes a sleeve with clip and temperature guide.