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To cool cooked food, not for immediate consumption, place cooked food in the refrigerator, uncovered and in shallow pans.
Raw or cooked food temperatures must be maintained at below 40 f or above 140 f to prevent bacterial growth, which causes foodborne illnesses.
Leaving food out to "cool down" increases the chance of bacterial growth.
Do not leave food to cool down at room temperature. This is a common myth.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoCooked food to be stored is cooled quickly before being refrigerated or frozen for mainly two reasons. (1) You don't put warm or hot food into a fridge or freezer. Doing so will raise the temperature and cause the fridge or freezer's motor to work harder to get back to the normal temperature. (2) If hot food is left to cool slowly, bacteria has a better chance of infecting the food. A major culprit of possible food poisoning is when a gravy (even rice) is left to cool slowly and reused at a later date.
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How do you cool cooked meat?
poo on it
Which option is the right way to cool foods after they've been cooked?
The best option to cool food after they have been cooked is to put them in the refrigerator. One could also put food in a cooler.
Why does the sponge cake break?
Either cooked too long in the oven or once cooked has been left out to cool for too long.
What is city-state?
A sovereign state comprising a city and its immediate hinterland. cool right it is
How long after cooking chicken can you store in the fridge?
You should fast cool any cooked meats for the best result. Cool meats by preforming a ice water bath. This will fast cool your cooked meat so you can put it immedietly into the refrigerator.
What are hot sea vents?
These are what help to cool and perfectly season your cooked chicken and/or beef.
How do you know when herion is cooked enough in a spoon?
when it bubbles, then let cool and fire away!
Is it ok to leave meat in the stove after it is cooked?
Yes, until it is cool. Then place in the fridge.
Why does the penny turn silver in color when cooked in sodium?
because nick is really cool
When do you cut the string off a ham?
Once the ham has been cooked and allowed to cool.
How long can you leave sausages out after being cooked?
No more then 3 hourz put them in your fridge as soon as they are cool
Do cooked onions keep well?
Once chopped, not for very long and they do require refrigeration. Use them within a few days.
