For many years, ice and boiling water was the favorite method, mainly due to the fact it was the only option! Although it seems simple and inexpensive, it has several downfalls which compromise both its accuracy and safety for use in the modern food factory.
Health & safety risk from boiling water Takes significant time to set up, carry out and clear up.
Low costCheck multiple probes at once Temperatures are constantly increasing or decreasing, requiring an additional reference thermometerDifficult to obtain consistent, repeatable results