This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.

In this episode you will learn:

- Bimetallic stemmed thermometers require deep insertion to the dimple and are only suitable for thick foods like roasts.

- Thermocouples and thermistors have a sensor at the tip of a thin probe, providing fast readings ideal for thin foods like hamburger patties and fish fillets.

- Infrared (laser) thermometers are a major exam trap; they only measure surface temperatures and cannot verify internal cooking temperatures.

- The FDA Food Code specifically requires a thermometer with a thin probe for accurately measuring thin foods.

- Choosing the correct thermometer for the type of food being measured is a critical food safety control point frequently tested on the ServSafe Manager exam.

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