Durable Stainless SteelThe Escali AHC4 Candy and Deep Fry Thermometer is the perfect tool to help you make great tasting candy, confections or deep-fried foods the whole family will enjoy. The classic time-tested paddle design features a hands-free vessel clip for safe measuring and temperature references for making different types of candy printed directly on the temperature scale.Confectionary Temperature ZonesThe paddle’s face includes temperature indications for cooking candy to the perfect consistency; including thread, soft ball, firm ball, hard ball, soft crack and hard crack markings.Protective Probe GuardThe stainless steel metal paddle protects the temperature probe from false readings against the cooking container and accidental breaks.Hands-free Vessel ClipA stainless steel clip holds the thermometer in a pot for continuous hands free measurements.Heat Resistant HandleThe heat resistant handle makes it easy to move the thermometer through the cooking process.Easy to Read MeasurementsThe temperature column is easy to read and features both Fahrenheit and Celsius measurements.Dishwasher SafeThe premium stainless steel construction is durable and dishwasher safe.