{"product":{"product_id":"B0007GAWRS","title":"Escali Primo Digital Food Scale, Multi-Functional Kitchen Scale, Precise Weight Measuring and Portion Control, Baking and Cooking Made Simple, 8.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches, Chrome","price":"24.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411-AWzq7XL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS"},"comments":[{"body":"It’s helpful to have if you’re concerned about consistency and don’t like eyeballing things. \r\n\r\nI think a 1g accurate kitchen scale is good to have around. Besides coffee, you can use it to weigh out ingredients for cooking and baking. \r\n\r\nI have this [Escali kitchen scale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS/) that’s accurate to the gram and weighs up to 11lbs.  It takes 2 AA batteries and is pretty pleasant to use.","subreddit_name":"Coffee","author":"wipny"},{"body":"Thanks for your reply! That’s super helpful. The book sounds perfect! Definitely hope I can find a copy soon. \r\n\r\nAlso, in case you’re looking for a kitchen scale - I’d definitely recommend the [Escali Primo](https://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime/dp/B0007GAWRS). After a lot of research, I finally bought one last summer and it has been life-changing! Cleanup is so much easier without the hassle of multiple measuring cups, and everything is much more precise!","subreddit_name":"GreatBritishBakeOff","author":"AdvocadoCat"},{"body":"I’ve apparently had this one since 2008 which kinda blows my mind\r\n\r\nEscali Primo P115C Precision Kitchen Food Scale for Baking and Cooking, Lightweight and Durable Design, LCD Digital Display, 8\" x 6\" x 1.25\", Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_VB9TG6NFRXV849332H1E?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"fatlogic","author":"Jorose85"},{"body":"[This ] is my favorite scale. A little more expensive but durable and accurate. (https://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=escali+scale\u0026amp;qid=1613405022\u0026amp;sr=8-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOUk0Vk9HMTNaTTY4JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODgzMjM5MTNDMDE2SDFGWlZaVCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQ4MTQ2UlJXUjMzWlIxQlQ1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)","subreddit_name":"Sourdough","author":"balanus-glandula"},{"body":"I use an Escali Primo P115c. Claire actually suggests using this brand of scale somewhere early in the cook book. I'm Canadian, here's the Amazon.ca link:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0007GAWRS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"DessertPerson","author":"fabondi"},{"body":"I think a scale and calculating your macros would help a ton! I'm new to keto. This is my second week. I bought an [Escali scale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DQkiFb76C2TN8). I put my plate on, add whatever I'm eating and document it as I go. Kind of a pain at first but I think it's been helpful. \r\n\r\nI also started using an app called Carb Manager–that helps too in calculating your macros. :) Good luck!","subreddit_name":"xxketo","author":"sarah_the_sweet"},{"body":"I think a scale and calculating your macros would help a ton! I'm new to keto. This is my second week. I bought this scale[Escali scale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DQkiFb76C2TN8) and it's helped a ton. I put my plate on, add whatever I'm eating and document it as I go. Kind of a pain at first but I think it's been helpful. \r\n\r\nI also started using am app called Carb Manager–that helps too in calculating your macros. :) Good luck!","subreddit_name":"xxketo","author":"sarah_the_sweet"},{"body":"I just have a fairly cheap one. probably from Target, but I don't remember. It's Taylor brand and it's been going strong for quite a few years now. I like that it's kinda high and the top surface is glass.\r\n\r\nCarla Lalli Music from Bon Appetit recommends [this one](https://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr_1_25?crid=DA8NNABDBEC0\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=digital+food+scale\u0026amp;qid=1586292065\u0026amp;sprefix=digit%2Caps%2C316\u0026amp;sr=8-25), which is still fairly reasonably priced. Ordering from Amazon might be a bit slow these days though.","subreddit_name":"Baking","author":"dulcian_"},{"body":"This isn't the cheapest, but it's not too expensive and will last a lifetime. We use these in the kitchen I work in \r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/Primo-Digital-Kitchen-Scale-Chrome/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1460316960\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=escali+digital+scale","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"mikerakabit"},{"body":"We swear by [these ones](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007GAWRS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=eleckitchenscales-20\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=390957\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0007GAWRS), they're inexpensive, accurate, and durable. We've usually got 5-6 on hand, and I'd say we only trash one a year... \r\n\r\nAnd I don't even remember the last time I changed the batteries...\r\n\r\nMaxes out at just under 5lbs though, so might not work for OP.","subreddit_name":"KitchenConfidential","author":"Formaldehyd3"},{"body":"I have [this](http://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Digital-Multifunctional-Chrome/dp/B0007GAWRS) for food and can recommend it.  Works well, cleans up easily, waits four minutes before it shuts itself off, uses normal batteries, and it comes in lots of colors.\r\n\r\nI cannot recommend my weight scale, as I have to step on it, like, four times in a row to get an accurate reading.","subreddit_name":"keto","author":"alysli"},{"body":"Surface area does help. I have [this one](http://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Digital-Multifunctional-Chrome/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr_1_6?s=home-garden\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1295448107\u0026amp;sr=1-6), I really like it but plates cover the numbers a little bit.","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"zoidberg82"},{"body":"I like the [Escali Primo](http://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Digital-Multifunctional-Chrome/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1301413960\u0026amp;sr=8-5) that I picked up for a hair over $20 from Amazon. It does everything I need it to do and is really easy to use. (I got the cute red version.)\r\n\r\n(On the other hand, I had zero difficulty in Googling food scale and finding tons of options, so if you're asking for advice on fittit, maybe you have particular requirements?)","subreddit_name":"Fitness","author":"Naberius"},{"body":"These are cheap, but I have two of a slightly older model in my kitchen and they are used many times a day, 7 days a week, 360ish days a year and they last.  Accuracy is good enough but the 11# max capacity is sometimes a limit.\r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\n[https://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr\\_1\\_5?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=escali+scale\u0026amp;qid=1604357587\u0026amp;sr=8-5](https://www.amazon.com/Escali-P115C-Precision-Lightweight-Lifetime/dp/B0007GAWRS/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=escali+scale\u0026amp;qid=1604357587\u0026amp;sr=8-5)","subreddit_name":"KitchenConfidential","author":"MaestroOfTheFail"},{"body":"I have a chepaer Escali. It's the only one I have liked that didn't beep and terrorize my dog. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007GAWRS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share","subreddit_name":"Baking","author":"icecoffeespirit"}]}