Could this be used for Kumbacha sugar monitoring?
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I could very easily. Measure when you first make the broth then measure again when you feel that the process is supposed to be complete. It measures in % of alcohol and specific gravity, and may be on another scale. I have not played with mine as yet.
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I've used it for making caramel multiple times. Most of the time when making caramel/cooked sugar, I don't have enough in the pot to be deep enough for a standard candy thermometer, but the thermapen only needs the very tip to be submerged to take an accurate reading, so it has worked for me. I will note that I usually have a time of it afterward getting the sugar off the probe, but I think this would be true for most thermometers
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There is a Control Solution that is mentioned in the booklet manual that comes with it to test the unit to make sure it is working but it does not come with it. Also, from what I have read about the other True test glucose unites online, you can get the control Solution for free by visiting their website and they will send it to you. I have not tried this however.
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Yes. It is the BEST. I use Splenda. I also add about an extra teaspoon of the pectin for a firmer set. I double the batch but measure carefully because it's very sensitive. Good luck.
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I'm not sure. Never tried. This is a meat thermometer. I wonder if perhaps a candy thermometer would work better since it more for liquids.
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The spec says no. Even if it can, I wouldn't trust the accuracy because it is out of range. CMRR of the current sensor might not be high enough at that high current.
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This DOES NOT work for taking readings for beer or wine. If your intent is to measure the graivity (sugar density) in beer and wine, you need a hydrometer
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What I intend to use is for medical purpose; saliva or blood. My mother has renal failure and her transplant got rejected; potassium keeps varying (she had a close call at 9 mmol). I live in India and shipping this doubles the actual cost. Plus I wont get any support here. I will give it a try as I dont have an option. I cant seem to find sampling sheets on amazon. Can someone provide me a link please? I will buy the unit, an extra sensor head and sampling sheets.Deb, did you use it for checking blood potassium? Im sorry it does not work for you; but others have commented positively. Maybe you should get it replaced once again. What I intend to use is for medical purpose; saliva or blood. My mother has renal failure and her transplant got rejected; potassium keeps varying (she had a close call at 9 mmol). I live in India and shipping this doubles the actual cost. Plus I wont get any support here. I will give it a try as I dont have an option. I cant seem to find sampling sheets on amazon. Can someone provide me a link please? I will buy the unit, an extra sensor head and sampling sheets.Deb, did you use it for checking blood potassium? Im sorry it does not work for you; but others have commented... » Read More What I intend to use is for medical purpose; saliva or blood. My mother has renal failure and her transplant got rejected; potassium keeps varying (she had a close call at 9 mmol). I live in India and shipping this doubles the actual cost. Plus I wont get any support here. I will give it a try as I dont have an option. I cant seem to find sampling sheets on amazon. Can someone provide me a link please? I will buy the unit, an extra sensor head and sampling sheets.Deb, did you use it for checking blood potassium? Im sorry it does not work for you; but others have commented positively. Maybe you should get it replaced once again. « Show Less
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Yes it will work for that. I use it to look at coin dates and detail and also to see if jewelry is 14 k or sterling silver.
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I believe it should be able to because it's going to be checking the alcohol content. It's doesn't matter what kind.
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I don't have a animas ping pump. I just use a one touch meter to measure my glucose levels.
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Yes, you can use the Bayer Contour Next Test Strips with the USB Glucose Monitor. I use it for my daughter and like this monitor the best so far!
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No reason that I can think of. Works great to keep brown sugar from clumping and drying out, so should be great for white sugar as clumping and drying out normally are not a problem there.
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Read the info on Nourishingtreasures website. She has actually done glucose testing on her water kefir and shares her findings. If you have any concerns, she has the answer.
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It can, but it is surface temps only. For liquids, stiring while checking will get a more uniform reading.
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One Brix is one gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution, or 1% w/w or w/v, assuming water is the solvent. 1 tsp of sugar weighs about 5g and 18 oz of coffee is about 30ml, therefore about 17 Brix. So, yes you should be able to use this refractometer for this purpose. Blank the device to water and check the coffee reading and blank the device to unsweetened coffee and measure the sweetened. There is likely to be some refraction reading from the coffee alone versus water and variation between batches of coffee.
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Very accurate for determining Brix in grapes. I tested it after fermentation for measuring residual sugar and it didn't give a good reading