Measuring the pH of Sushi Rice

Sushi rice needs to be kept warm (about 90°F) for best results when rolling sushi. However, this can create food safety risks which has caused health departments to crack down on practices around the handling of sushi rice, which is often held for up to several hours in the temperature "danger zone".

When prepared, rice usually has a pH of around 6.0 - 6.7. To meet health guidelines and comply with HACCP requirements, sushi rice needs to be acidified appropriately to a pH of less than 4.5, preventing the growth of dangerous bacteria such as Bacillus cereus that can cause gastrointestinal illness. Typically, vinegar is used to acidify the rice and bring it into the required range to prevent bacterial growth.

A number of our customers are required to maintain a record of hold times and pH levels. These pH meters are specially designed for Sushi Professionals.

HALO2 Wireless pH Tester for Sushi

Designed to bring simplicity to pH testing, the HALO2 Sushi pH Tester HI9810352 is engineered for use with sushi rice to ensure it meets the food-hygiene and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations.

• Open-source Bluetooth allows easy integration into current data logging systems
• IP65 water resistant protection
• Specialized electrode for spot checking the pH of sushi 
• Equipped with everything you need for successful testing right out of the box
  

pHep^®4 pH and Temperature Tester

The pHep®4 pH/Temperature Tester - HI98127 is a waterproof meter that can be easily calibrated and used to perform pH measurements.

Some features of this meter include Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), stability indicator, and a replaceable pH electrode with extractable cloth junction.

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We stocks a wide range of digital pH testers for food, providing an easy and accurate solution for continual testing in kitchens, catering environments and food production. Shop our pH meters range online today.