Feb 16 2011
Chicago-based, Parasia International, will launch its Digital Turkey Thermometer/Alarm at the 2011 International Home & Housewares Show to be held between March 6 and 8 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
The ‘Terrific Turkey’, which is a seasonal turkey thermometer, has been developed to replace the simpler ‘pop-up’ turkey thermometer prevailing for almost half a century. The device incorporates a probe that is kept in the middle of a turkey, which is being roasted in the oven. It is linked to a heat-resistant cable 36 inches long. The cable is connected to a time-clock or alarm. The alarm is shaped like a cooked turkey with a red LED light and alarm. The alarm in turn includes a magnetic back that facilitates its placement on the counter or in the front of the oven. When the turkey reaches its maximum internal temperature of 165°, the user is alerted both by the alarm that goes off and by the LED light, which flashes.
According to Eric Halberg, general manager, the everyday consumer will not need to keep checking on the turkey by constantly opening the oven door, thus helping to keep the heat intact in the oven until the turkey is finally cooked properly. It will therefore be cost-effective and help ensure that the food does not get spoiled due to insufficient roasting.