Escali by San Jamar

Escali Scales and Thermometers: What You Need to Know

Escali by San Jamar is a trusted brand of kitchen accessories designed so you can maintain control over the various aspects of food preparation.

• Escali thermometers ensure your food is cooked to a safe temperature without overcooking it.
• Escali food scales promote consistency in menu items and reduce waste.
• Escali timers remind you when food is finished cooking so nothing gets burned.

Finding the perfect Escali digital scale, thermometer, and other equipment can keep your kitchen ticking smoothly. Proper portioning with an Escali kitchen scale can save money and keep your customers happy because no one will be served too much or too little food. If you serve too much food, you're losing money, and if you serve too little, you risk irritating your guests. Improper cooking temperatures can result in sick customers and significant loss of business if you gain a reputation for unsafe food. We'll go over the different types of products and answer some commonly asked questions to help you find the best Escali equipment for your business.

Common Questions About Escali

Are Escali scales accurate?

Escali kitchen scales can be accurate to five-tenths of an ounce, depending on the version you buy. The simpler scales won't read in this much detail, but if you require extreme precision, you can sort the Escali scales by increment on the left side of this page. Generally, the smaller the item you're measuring, the more precise your scale must be. If you're serving large proteins or soups, you don't need a very precise Escali scale, but if you're measuring small items, such as spices or caviar, more precision can save you money.

In addition to their accuracy, you should be certain your Escali kitchen scale can handle the capacity of goods you plan to weigh. The product specification page for each Escali scale will list both an increment (the precision with which it can measure) and a capacity (the total weight it can measure). Larger capacities are necessary if you prepare food in sizable batches, so you don't have to split it into multiple measures.

Where are Escali scales made?

Escali food scales are designed in Minneapolis, while the individual products are manufactured in various countries in East Asia.

How do I set my Escali scale?

Most Escali digital scales have a tare function that enables you to use a measuring vessel, such as a bowl, while still getting an accurate measurement of the food inside the bowl. Follow these steps to set an accurate tare:

1. Turn on your Escali digital scale.
2. Ensure it reads zero.
3. Add your container (bowl, plate, bag, etc.).
4. Let the scale read the container until it stays set on one number.
5. Press Tare, then wait until your scale reads zero again.
6. Add the product you wish to measure to the container.

The number on the scale at the end of these steps should be the weight of the food product you added to the container. If you need to add and weigh multiple ingredients, follow the above steps, note the weight of the first ingredient, then press tare again and add the next ingredient. Repeat, being sure to take note of your different weights, until your weighing is done.