A culinary torch should be used with caution. These are some mistakes you might be making when using your culinary torch, and how to avoid them in the future.

Always refill your torch in a well-ventilated area to avoid fume buildup, and be sure there are no open flames or heat sources nearby.

We tested the best kitchen torches on the market, including propane and butane. We burned marshmallow fluff and crème brûlées to see the safest and easiest torch to use.

Refillable Canisters vs. Torch Heads There are two major types of kitchen torches: refillable canisters, and torch heads, which attach to a container of butane and are typically sold separately.

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