Food scales and raw meat?

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gel91
gel91 Posts: 309
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Got my first ever food scales today, woohoo! Just weighed some cheese for lunch and I'm chuffed to know that I've been eating way less for the calories I was putting in! But cheese is a rare treat anyway.

But raw meat, how do you handle it?? Do you have clingfilm or tin foil or something over the scales or do you use a plate chopping board on top of it??

And what about chicken or another food that may be greasy? The scales are quite small so I can't see a plate going on them well, so I was thinking a bit of clingfilm every time I use it? Not sure!

What do you do?

And heres to me, hoping for a few more plesant suprises and expecting a whole load of nasty shocks! Gunna order serving size spoons on friday too! :)

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  • killerqueen17
    killerqueen17 Posts: 536 Member
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    I haven't used one, but you have a lot of good ideas! If you do use a cutting board on top, remember to zero it with the cutting board on, but it sounds like a good idea :)
  • mpmama2re
    mpmama2re Posts: 212 Member
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    I just use a plate. put the plate, zero it out and then add the meat.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    put your film, container or what ever on the scale without anything in it. Clear the scale to 0 and then add what you want to weigh. That is the correct weight.
  • tbudge
    tbudge Posts: 114
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    I just use a plate. put the plate, zero it out and then add the meat.

    ditto...it's much easier to clean up
  • NancyAnne1960
    NancyAnne1960 Posts: 500 Member
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    Wax paper.
  • reeldancer
    reeldancer Posts: 156 Member
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    I use paper plates because I sometimes weigh a few things for a meal and do ot want cross contamination. Paper plates for me are easier than washing 3 or more extra plates with each meal. B
  • gel91
    gel91 Posts: 309
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    Thanks for replies


    I like the paper plate idea, I've always got a ton of them around aswell for sandwiches and mini salads! Saves on the cleaning!
  • statia152
    statia152 Posts: 558
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    I use paper plates because I sometimes weigh a few things for a meal and do ot want cross contamination. Paper plates for me are easier than washing 3 or more extra plates with each meal. B

    I do the same with plastic wrap.

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