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Taylor Stainless Steel Candy Deep Fry Food Cooking Kitchen Analog Paddle Thermometer, Frying Thermometer for Candy, Maple Syrup, Sugar, Brewing, Includes Pan Clip, 12 Inches
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Brand | Taylor |
Special Feature | Large Display, High Accuracy |
Color | Multicolor |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Candy/Jelly Deep Fry Thermometer |
Outer Material | Stainless Steel |
Specification Met | ANSI |
Display Type | Analog |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
About this item
- INSULATED HANDLE AND PAN CLIP Clip is adjustable to attach to any size pan
- EASY TO READ Helpful candy temperatures are printed directly on the surface for convenient reference
- STAINLESS STEEL The classic design is 12” long overall and can be wiped clean with a damp wash cloth
- HIGHLY ACCURATE Thermometer measures in both °F and °C from 100 to 400°F
- LIFETIME LIMITED This thermometer is backed with a lifetime limited so you can make your purchase with confidence
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Product information
Brand | Taylor |
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Special Feature | Large Display, High Accuracy |
Color | Multicolor |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Candy/Jelly Deep Fry Thermometer |
Outer Material | Stainless Steel |
Specification Met | ANSI |
Display Type | Analog |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Model Name | RA17724 |
Item Length | 12 Inches |
Upper Temperature Rating | 400 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Response Time | 500 Milliseconds |
Reusability | Reusable |
Immersion Depth | 12 Inches |
Lower Temperature Rating | 100 Degrees Fahrenheit |
Style | Traditional |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
UPC | 803983005846 885522410830 787543777346 696582379247 809387594573 041114770823 611101785040 807320286424 780320012432 807032943004 759284449233 675903958712 736569514817 809188498919 021112362220 163121509545 012301091281 793842007992 132018547335 758710431439 801038834021 172304307885 031113592984 617407296310 033111125041 720389042391 765042446123 680806788083 602459133898 719918417267 715957215666 885563054369 077784059838 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00077784059838 |
Manufacturer | Lifetime Brands Inc. |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Department | Unisex-Adult |
ASIN | B00004XSC9 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 5983 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,052 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #5 in Candy Thermometers & Timers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 22, 2008 |
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Taylor Candy/Deep Fry Stainless Steel Thermometer is easy to read and has a convenient guide for different candy temperatures. The adjustable pan clip secures the thermometer to the cooking pan for safety and stability.
How you cook is as important as what you cook. Using a food thermometer keeps you safe from harmful food bacteria but also helps avoid overcooking, which keeps your meal juicy and flavorful. The most reliable method of checking food doneness is using a food thermometer, and for over 165 years, Taylor has been making precision products for kitchen measurement, making us a trusted partner in the kitchen.

Product Description
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The Taylor Candy & Deep Fry Stainless Steel Paddle Thermometer is easy to use and provides superior results for professional and amateur cooks alike The adjustable clip secures the thermometer to almost any cooking pan for safety and stability during use Markings on the thermometer's face shows the range of proper candy temperatures from thread to hard-crack The thermometer measures 12-inches in length and has a magnified display for easy temperature readings It is made of durable food-grade stainless steel with a heat resistant nylon handle It's perfect for candy fudge fried chicken and even crafts like candle or soap making. ;This high-temperature thermometer takes the guesswork out of deep-frying chicken, doughnuts, and french fries or making jelly, fudge, or butterscotch. Its easy-to-read 8-inch face measures temperatures from 100 to 400 degrees F. The face shows proper candy-making temperatures, from "thread" to "hard crack." An adjustable clip on the insulated handle secures the thermometer to a pan. Made of stainless steel with a shatterproof plastic lens, the thermometer measures 12 inches long overall and is dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack.
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This high-temperature thermometer takes the guesswork out of deep-frying chicken, doughnuts, and french fries or making jelly, fudge, or butterscotch. Its easy-to-read 8-inch face measures temperatures from 100 to 400 degrees F. The face shows proper candy-making temperatures, from "thread" to "hard crack." An adjustable clip on the insulated handle secures the thermometer to a pan. Made of stainless steel with a shatterproof plastic lens, the thermometer measures 12 inches long overall and is dishwasher-safe. --Fred Brack.
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We have a serious passion for food and are professionally minded in our development. We take pride in consistently delivering accurate, durable, and high-quality products. We create functional, innovative, and practical products for everyday use.
As kitchen measurement visionaries, we are committed to enhancing our iconic brand with kitchen thermometers, scales, and timers that resonate with consumers at all skill level.
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We combine our legacy with innovative product design and trend-setting decorative patterns to provide a wide range of products to meet every need.
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We understand monitoring weight changes is a personal initiative and requires instruments designed with accuracy and dependability.
Our products are engineered with the highest standards in mind by our dedicated USA-based engineering, design, and marketing teams.
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Sold By | Amazon.com | Cozonte | ThermoPro US | Dukars | Cozonte | Efeng Smart life |
power source | Battery Powered | — | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | — | Battery Powered |
lower temperature rate | 100 degrees fahrenheit | — | -58 degrees fahrenheit | 90 degrees fahrenheit | — | 50 degrees fahrenheit |
upper temperature rate | 400 degrees fahrenheit | — | 572 degrees fahrenheit | 400 degrees fahrenheit | — | 550 degrees fahrenheit |
immersion depth | 12 | — | 8 | — | — | 15 |
response time | 500 milliseconds | — | 5 seconds | — | — | 0.5 seconds |
specification met | ANSI | — | NSF, CE, FCC | CCC | — | NSF |
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This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Customers find the thermometer easy to use and read during frying, with accurate temperature readings and a sturdy construction. The clip holds securely to the pan, and it works well for holiday candies. While some customers consider it a great buy for the money, others find it worthless. The size receives mixed feedback - it's fantastic for larger pots but too big for 3-quart containers.
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Customers find that the thermometer works well, particularly for holiday candies and deep frying fish.
"...It uses "old school" technology, which is excellent and reliable, and when you use the correct size pots and pans, it is a professional grade..." Read more
"Greater works great and is so much sharper than others I have bought. It makes nesting citrus much faster because it works in pretty much one swipe." Read more
"Very accurate and easy to read! I have used it several times and no problems at all!" Read more
"It works great and the price is amazing for the quality." Read more
Customers find the thermometer well made and reliable, with one customer noting its commercial-grade construction.
"...stainless steel construction is sturdy and easy to clean, and it feels very durable. What I love most is how accurate the readings are!..." Read more
"...It uses "old school" technology, which is excellent and reliable, and when you use the correct size pots and pans, it is a professional grade..." Read more
"...The product itself is sturdy and it’s well-made...." Read more
"...mentioned things like red fluid separating inside thermometer and cracked glass...." Read more
Customers find the thermometer easy to use and read, with its size making it particularly clear to see.
"...The analog dial is easy to read, and it’s quick to register the temperature, even when the oil is very hot...." Read more
"Very accurate and easy to read! I have used it several times and no problems at all!" Read more
"...It’s easy to read and clean, making it a great tool for both beginners and seasoned chefs alike. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...The large, easy-to-read temperature zones make monitoring cooking temperatures straightforward...." Read more
Customers find the thermometer accurate, with multiple reviews confirming its reliable readings, and one customer specifically noting its precision in measuring goat milk products.
"...What I love most is how accurate the readings are!..." Read more
"...Ideally, it is calibrated accurately at the factory, but if you took a course in Physics or Meteorology and stayed awake, then the general concept..." Read more
"Very accurate and easy to read! I have used it several times and no problems at all!" Read more
"Very accurate, but a bit large for me. Cumbersome when using." Read more
Customers like the thermometer's clip, which holds securely to the pan and attaches nicely to the side.
"...works well to attach it to the side of the pot, keeping it securely in place while I cook...." Read more
"...Back to the candy thermometer, there is a very nice sliding clip to attach the thermometer to the vertical side of a pot, and the bulb is..." Read more
"...2. The clip doesn't keep the thermometer off the bottom of the pot...." Read more
"...from touching the bottom of the pan - it has a clip to hold it in a secure position it the pan" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the thermometer's accuracy, with some finding it fantastic and great for candy making, while others report it being over 30 degrees off.
"...It's also great for avoiding overheating the oil for safety, and I’ve had excellent results for making caramel, fudge, and frying perfect crispy..." Read more
"...a 21 pot that holds right at 7 gallons of milk so I could not read that thermometer either it was all under the milk...." Read more
"...when you use the correct size pots and pans, it is a professional grade cooking thermometer, for sure." Read more
"...It's entirely possible that the thermometer shifts in its brackets during shipping or even getting bumped around in a kitchen drawer...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the thermometer's value for money, with some finding it great for the price and considering it a good purchase, while others describe it as a worthless item that stops working after a couple of weeks.
"...Sugar is not so expensive, and the important thing is to get the sugar syrup just right, where ideally if you slowly drip it from a teaspoon back..." Read more
"...It came so close, but the problems with it make it basically useless...." Read more
"A great deal and size. So excited to make candy. Highly recommend" Read more
"...Maple syrup and butter are not cheap! What is the use of a thermometer that doesn't work!!?!?..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the thermometer's size, with some finding it fantastic for larger pots while others report it being too large for their candy making needs.
"Very accurate, but a bit large for me. Cumbersome when using." Read more
"...The thermometer is 12 inches long, which is perfect for deep frying and candy making...." Read more
"...haven't really had any issues with it, though it does have a limited number of places it will fit storage wise. I usually just hang it...." Read more
"A great deal and size. So excited to make candy. Highly recommend" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseI purchased the Taylor Stainless Steel Candy Deep Fry Thermometer for my kitchen, and I couldn’t be happier with it! The thermometer is 12 inches long, which is perfect for deep frying and candy making. The stainless steel construction is sturdy and easy to clean, and it feels very durable.
What I love most is how accurate the readings are! I’ve used it several times for making candy and frying food, and the thermometer consistently gives me the correct temperature readings. The analog dial is easy to read, and it’s quick to register the temperature, even when the oil is very hot.
The clamp works well to attach it to the side of the pot, keeping it securely in place while I cook. It's also great for avoiding overheating the oil for safety, and I’ve had excellent results for making caramel, fudge, and frying perfect crispy foods every time.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseExcelente producto, lo único que me quedo faltando fue que con el calor y el tiempo de uso tienden a borrarse los números que indican los grados centígrados, por lo demás súper exacto para controlar las temperaturas
- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseAs I have never had a candy thermometer, I was expecting this one to be not much bigger than the photograph, so the actual size (2" by 12") was a bit of a surprise, but after studying the unit, it is quite logical and the design makes excellent sense.
I selected the Taylor Classic Candy and Deep-Fry Analog Thermometer, because it is analog, which is fancy way of explaining that it uses technology of the 19th century or earlier. No batteries; no computer chips; no wires; no probes, and so forth.
In other words, once you use it for a while and by doing so "get to know it", it will continue to work the same way day after day, week after week, and year after year.
Ideally, it is calibrated accurately at the factory, but if you took a course in Physics or Meteorology and stayed awake, then the general concept of "calibrating" becomes a bit nonsensical with respect to this particular thermometer, which also is highly dependent on the altitude of your kitchen, as well as ambient weather conditions at the time, because for the most part stuff like this is "calibrated" either (a) at the factory using factory conditions or (b) at the factory based on being at an altitude of 0 feet (or "sea level") at standard atmospheric pressure and a certain temperature, which is fine if you either (a) live in the same town as the factory or (b) live on the beach under a coconut tree.
However, if you are in a city at a higher altitude like Denver ("The Mile High City"), then you know that water boils at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit and that baking cakes and making Italian Meringue frosting requires vast skill in the finer aspects of organic chemistry, as well typically as an entirely different set of ingredient quantities (for example, less baking powder and one fewer egg or whatever).
In other words, everything is relative, and "everything" includes the pots, pans, stove (coal, electric, natural gas, propane, wood), and lots of other stuff, which unless you are one of the people who "just knows" how to cook and bake everything perfectly the first time with no practicing, then the reality for you is that you need to do the recipe over and over until you discover exactly how to make it work perfectly every time, which for roast duck took me two years of roasting at least one duck each week, which was great and made it easier to discover the secret to stellar roast turkey in just one year, which to be specific is to sprinkle approximately one (1) tablespoon of fenugreek on the turkey, along with salt, pepper, onion powder, and about the same amount of powdered sage, even though nobody in their right mind ever would think of using fenugreek as a spice for traditional roast turkey, but I tried it, and it works.
Back to the candy thermometer, there is a very nice sliding clip to attach the thermometer to the vertical side of a pot, and the bulb is approximately 1/2" from the metal base of the thermometer, so you want to select a pot that is the correct size for there to be at least approximately 5/8" to 3/4" of liquid, where for example if you are making the candy syrup for Italian Meringue and are using 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of water, then use a small diameter pot, so that the saturated sugar solution will be sufficiently high for the candy thermometer to work correctly, which will be a pot with a diameter of approximately 6 inches or perhaps a bit smaller, and the sugar syrup bubbles, so it works, or if not then make twice as much. Sugar is not so expensive, and the important thing is to get the sugar syrup just right, where ideally if you slowly drip it from a teaspoon back into the pan, at the end it will form tiny balls and there will be spider-web strings of sugar syrup like cotton candy or whatever. Light Italian Meringue is a mess, and the only way to get it right is to use the correct number of egg whites and to have thicker sugar syrup, as well as not to whip it too long after you add the sugar syrup, at least if you are at a low altitude, where you want to add the sugar syrup and then whip it perhaps a minute and then stop while it makes nice peaks and holds them, because if you whip it for 5 to 20 minutes, it will be like Elmer's Glue, so if you are at a low altitude (200 feet above sea level or lower), then the rules are thicker sugar syrup and avoid over-whipping. You can add Cream of Tartar or a little bit of lemon juice to the egg whites, but that is cheating. It tastes best if you do it the hard way, which is sugar, water, egg whites, and a tiny bit of vanilla extract, where the egg whites of four extra large eggs works nicely with 1 and 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
You might need to do it 10 to 25 times to get it right, but once you get it right and can repeat it reliably it is well worth the effort, and it is vastly important to use fresh egg whites.
Summarizing, the Taylor Classic Candy and Deep-Fry Analog Thermometer is well made and bigger than it looks (2" wide and 12" long"). It uses "old school" technology, which is excellent and reliable, and when you use the correct size pots and pans, it is a professional grade cooking thermometer, for sure.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseI purchased this thermometer specifically for cheesemaking, I was really hoping that this was going to stay tight on the side of my pot, it did not. The product itself is sturdy and it’s well-made. However, I believe this is a candy thermometer and although I’ve seen lots of cheesemakers, use that it just didn’t work for me. a 21 pot that holds right at 7 gallons of milk so I could not read that thermometer either it was all under the milk. As a candy thermometer, I believe that this would be perfect for that. I just don’t recommend it for cheesemaking.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseGreater works great and is so much sharper than others I have bought. It makes nesting citrus much faster because it works in pretty much one swipe.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseUsed it for brewing small batches of beer as well as making hard tack candy. Great.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseVery accurate and easy to read! I have used it several times and no problems at all!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseA great deal and size. So excited to make candy. Highly recommend
Top reviews from other countries
- joseph kinnaneReviewed in Australia on December 10, 2020
1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate
Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseProduct showing 66c at 22c room temperature
joseph kinnaneInaccurate
Reviewed in Australia on December 10, 2020
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Marién O.Reviewed in Mexico on October 15, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Un poco voluminoso
Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseHe tenido varios y se me han ido rompiendo y por eso busqué uno más resistente. Este es así, pero me resultó un poco voluminoso y a veces se resbala mucho. A lo mejor necesita un buen clip que se prenda a las ollas.
- mr martin rocheReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 28, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars It works great.
Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseVery happy with this product, i used it when to test temp of heated egg and sugar mix when making buttercream frosting and it is perfect.
Martin.
One person found this helpfulReport - Maureen C.Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality thermometer very nice
Style: TraditionalVerified PurchaseExcellent thermometer beautiful packaging and it looks like a very quality item I’m very happy with the purchase and the price was excellent it’s a glass thermometer about a foot long in the stainless steel holder with a plastic handle would make a nice gift
- natashaReviewed in India on November 27, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars so easy!!
Style: TraditionalVerified Purchasecan't believe that I've gone so long without this wonderful tool! very easy to use and clean and precise readings, this made my batch of candy bars come out perfectly on the first try :-) worth every rupee in my estimate (its a lot). two thumbs up. just a note - hand-wash it, even though they say you can dish-wash it. wouldn't want it breaking by accident now, would we?