Portable handheld penetrating pH meter for soil and food processing applications Key benefits Enables onsite pH testing of soil and a wide range of semisolid foods, including fruit, vegetables, jam, paste, bread, gel, and some meats, helping you monitor quality and safety where it matters. Provides simultaneous pH and temperature measurement with a clear digital LCD display for quick decisions during processing and testing. Temperature measurement range from 0 C to 50 C with the unit switchable between C and F to suit different recipes, processes, and lab preferences. Backlit LCD offers easy readability in low light, while automatic shutdown conserves energy between tests. Alarmed readings for critical control: pH below 3.5 or above 12.5 triggers a red backlight for immediate attention; ambient temperature outside 0 C to 50 C shows LO or HI on the display. Simple power source: requires 2 AAA batteries (not included), making it convenient to use in field and production environments. Compact, portable design with a penetrating probe for convenient measurements in foods and soils. Use scenarios Soil testing in agriculture or horticulture to assess pH before planting or applying soil amendments. Food processing QA and QC: monitor pH during the production of jams, pastes, bread dough, gels, and other semisolid products to maintain target quality. Quick checks in meat and other semisolid foods to ensure pH stays within safe and desired ranges during handling and processing. Specifications and features at a glance Type: portable handheld penetrating pH meter Measures: pH and solution temperature Temperature range: 0 C to 50 C; unit switchable between C and F Display: digital LCD with backlight Power: 2 AAA batteries (not included); automatic shutdown Alarm: pH out of range (3.5 or >12.5) triggers red backlight; LO/HI indicators when ambient temperature is outside 0 C to 50 C Suitable applications: soil testing and processing of fruits, vegetables, jam, paste, bread, gel, some meats, and other semisolid foods