Field notes
Escali Primo Digital Food Scale
A two-button digital scale for weighing ingredients and portions.
Who it may suit
This suits someone looking for a small digital scale for basic ingredient weights or dividing a batch into servings. It is useful if you normally weigh ingredients in a small bowl and want a simple set of controls. If you mostly use recipes written in cups or spoons, check whether a scale would solve a problem you actually have.
What to look for
Look at the display with your usual plate on the scale. The tare function subtracts container weight. Food weight in grams is different from grams of carbohydrate, which you can look up on the food label. Before ordering, decide which bowls you use most and where the scale will sit. Check whether the readout is easy for you to see and confirm the units you need. Look at the instructions for cleaning and the type of battery required, especially if you expect to use it every day.
Pros and cons
- Pro. Tare lets you zero the scale with a bowl on it, and the two-button design is straightforward.
- Con. A wide plate or bowl may cover the fixed display. Check the listing for its dimensions.
How it fits your routine
Put an empty bowl on the scale and tare it before adding the ingredient. Use it to divide cooked food into portions or follow a recipe by weight. When carb counting is part of your plan, compare the food amount with the serving on the label. Food weight and grams of carbohydrate are separate measurements.