Heat-sensitive spoons designed for better cooking

Who among us has not been thwarted by the microwave at some point -- constantly having to heat and reheat, trying to get our food at that perfect temperature. While some take the smart appliance approach, those who enjoy a low-tech aesthetic might be interested in The Added Touch's color changing spoons. Each one is heat-sensitive and adjusts hue when your food reaches 120 degrees F, indicating that it is ready. While being the only color changing spoon we have seen that didn't come in a cereal box, it might also be the only one in our dish rack that doesn't melt or get to sparking when left in the ol' nuker.

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[Bipedal @ Dec 31st 2006 5:26AM]

Heheheh . . .



Nuker.

[Kyle @ Dec 31st 2006 5:42AM]

Slow news day?

[Kenny @ Dec 31st 2006 6:14AM]

Cheaper just to use an old thermometer?

[JD @ Dec 31st 2006 8:08AM]

this is old indeed

we have been using these for months for our baby...spoon changes color depending on temp...probably found in every baby food corner of a store

[KingVolcano @ Dec 31st 2006 8:22AM]

Who the heck wants to eat with a plastic spoon?

[KingVolcano @ Dec 31st 2006 8:24AM]

Who the heck wants to eat with a plastic spoon?

[andy @ Dec 31st 2006 8:39AM]

This is just another example of smart materials -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_materials -

(Those chemistry lessons are paying off - finally!)
These are cheap to make and are extremely useful (also hard-wearing).

Oh, and Engadget? Come back to us when you have news of a superconductor being implemented and mass-production of said item is imminent (ie. within the next decade). Thank you.

[Hammer @ Dec 31st 2006 11:22AM]

About 15 years ago, Kellogs gave away heat changing spoons with some of their cereals.

They probably weren't as accurate as these ones, but the idea has defiantly been around for a while.

[Andy J @ Dec 31st 2006 2:24PM]

That's a good idea if the plastic doesn't melt...

You're not supposed to heat up food in the microwave with a plastic cover because the heated plastic becomes apart of the the food. Same way coffee melts Styrofoam cups a little bit. Just because its not fully melted doesn't mean some of it doesn't gets in there.

I'd take my chances with a metal spoon and hot soup any day.

[Isaac @ Dec 31st 2006 3:59PM]

Right... of course Andy J... 'cause after all these years all of those "Microwave safe" tupperware/plastic containers were just *lying* to us.

They do mention it for it's aesthetic value... I'm sure all of you have plain, beige computer cases, right? And you never consider looks when buying a car or piece of stereo equipment...

You don't have to eat with the spoon. Personally I like it, it looks a lot nicer than 'an old thermometer', wouldn't you say? Besides... are old thermometers really microwave safe? I think it's an innovative use for modern materials. I wouldn't eat with it, but I wouldn't eat with a thermometer either. I'd keep it attached to the fridge or in a drawer and use it just for heating. If I nuked that much, personally I'm a pot'n'pan stove man. (yay for unintended culinary rhymes!)

[Andy J @ Dec 31st 2006 7:03PM]

Yes, all those Microwave safe containers are lying. Microwave safe just means that it won't melt into a liquid goo.

I'm not saying its going to kill you or make you sick. Well, not that day. But over years of trace amounts of plastic in your system, it adds up.

And no, I don't drive a hybrid car or wear tye-die.

[Treve07 @ Jan 1st 2007 7:36PM]

Wasn't this free in boxes of cereal like 5 years ago?