Why does my food thermometer read differently when its probe touches foil?
Our answer
Foil conducts heat quickly, changing the probe's temperature when it touches the foil; measure in food centre without touching foil or metal.
Why this approach makes sense
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Questions people ask
What might explain the problem involving my food thermometer read?
Foil conducts heat quickly, changing the probe's temperature when it touches the foil; measure in food centre without touching foil or metal.