Can You Use a Meat Thermometer for Candy?
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A candy thermometer takes the temperature of syrups, oil (for deep-frying), and cooked sugar for candy. A meat thermometer usually has a lower temperature range and is intended for taking the internal temperature of meats such as whole chickens or turkeys, roasts, tenderloins, etc. The two are not interchangeable.
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