PH test strips
Paper strips that change color when dipped in liquid, showing acidity or alkalinity on a numbered scale. Used to confirm fermentation safety and predict natural dye colors.
What to look for
- 1Range appropriate to task: 0-14 full range for general use, 3-6 range for fermentation
- 2Clear color chart included for matching
- 350+ strips minimum per container
- 4Single-pad strips (easier to read than multi-pad)
Skip
- Narrow ranges that don't cover your needs
- Strips without waterproof color charts
Used for: Testing fermentation progress for food safety · Predicting natural dye color shifts · Adjusting dye bath chemistry · Confirming safe pH levels (below 4.6 for ferments)
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