A sliding mechanism, which can be used intuitively, switches this scale on and off. Sliding open the 18/10 stainless steel weighing surface reveals a black plastic body with a white LCD display. The kitchen scale can determine weights up to 5 kg accurate to the gramme while a tare function facilitates the preparation of the food. In addition, the display can be set to different measurement units, allowing users to try their hand at international recipes.