What’s the difference between candy thermometer and regular instant thermometer?

I was looking at some cooking thermometer at target and I can’t find any candy thermometer. They only have the instant ones and a deep fry one. Does one really have to have a candy thermometer for candy making?

Is there a multi-use thermometer I can buy for meats, candies, and water?

So basically could I use a meat thermometer for making candies or measuring the temperature of water for yeast? I really don’t want to buy a candy thermometer if I can’t stick it in a piece of meat.

need help cooking fudge…?

im trying to make fudge however it became carmel instead. is this because i turned down the heat a little bit so it wouldnt burn/stick to the pan?? its pumpkin fudge im trying to make however the pumpkin carmel worked real well over ice cream plus i dont own a candy thermometer 2 tbs butter [...]

what is the difference between a candy themometer and a regular thermometer?

If im makin fudge…can i use a regular thermometer even if it says candy thermometer? and is it hard to make fudge if so do u have any tips??

how to test if popcorn ball mixture is ready w/o a candy thermometer?

i dont have a candy thermometer and i need to test if the mixture to pour over the popcorn balls is ready. any ideas?

What kind of thermometer should I buy for cooking?

I’ve heard instant-read thermometers are popular, but it seems like a candy thermometer like this one— http://www.kitchenkaboodle.com/product_detail2.php?sku=DTTC-W!316 —might be more useful. If I could only buy one which should I get?

What’s the difference between a candy thermometer and a regular food one?

Can a regular one be used as a candy thermometer?

Where can I buy a candy thermometer?

I live in Califorrnia, and I was wondering where I can buy a candy thermometer to make butterscotch. Is there any local place, like a grocery store that sells them, because I don't want to make my parents drive off somewhere really far. Ya I didn't find them in Safeway

when using a candy thermometer or waiting for softball stage, my question is?

Besides the above mentioned methods of cooking candy, is there an approximate time to boil the candy? for instance "boil 20 minutes" I don't have a candy thermometer and I really don't understand softball stage. I've tried the softball stage, but it just does not click with me.

Is there a way to use a regular cooking thermometer in place of a candy thermometer?

I do not have a candy thermometer and have attempted to make vanilla fudge several times (going by dropping a dab of the mixture into cold water to see if it is at soft ball stage) but it never seems to come out quite right. I have a regular cooking thermometer, is there a way [...]