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Why must cooked food be kept hot or cold but never at room temperature?
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∙ 16y ago
because at hot temperature the bacteria and all that nasty stuff is killed because of the heat, at cold temperatures they can't breed or survive due to the lack of heat, but room temperature is just right for them
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Do you freeze something immediately it's cooked or wait until it's cold?
You never put very hot things in a freezer - it can raise the temperature inside, and this can affect the other items therein. Always allow food to cool to room temperature, or chill in a fridge, before freezing.
How did the make there food?
They cooked it They cooked it
Does cooked food remain free from pathogenic bacteria?
once you have cooked food will in remain free from pathogenic bacteria
Why can't you extract DNA from cooked food?
DNA in cooked food is denatured (broken into bits and pieces) due to heat
How food is cooked easily in pressure cooker?
During heating the pressure increase in the pressure cooker; as a consequence the temperature increase, the cooking is faster, part of energy saved, etc.
Why are food hot even when not cooked?
Foods are hot even though they are not cooked means they are spicy. Hot and cooked foods don't mean the same thing. The taste can be hot, but the temperature can be cold.
When should you use a food or probe thermometer?
You measure food temperature when the food looks cooked. if it does not reach the temperature that it should then you will need to cook it for longer even though it is cooked on the outside. you can get sick from eating uner cooked food.
Do you freeze something immediately it's cooked or wait until it's cold?
You never put very hot things in a freezer - it can raise the temperature inside, and this can affect the other items therein. Always allow food to cool to room temperature, or chill in a fridge, before freezing.
How will cooked food be kept at the correct temperature?
sternels
How do you prevent time-temperature abuse when transporting food?
The term "time and temperature abuse" refers to the transport and storage of foods or when foods are "not cooked to the recommended minimum internal temperature, not held at the proper temperature, or not cooled or reheated properly". Temperature danger zone occurs between 41°F to 140°F. Prevention means keeping foods out of that danger zone.
Do cats like frozen food and if they do what?
never give your cats actual 'frozen' food it can give them digestive problems and they could get very sick, give your cats 'cat food or cooked meat' at room temperature.
What is the meaning of hold food cold or cold holding?
To hold food cold is a somewhat awkward way of saying to keep food cold, or in other words, if the food is refrigerated, you are not letting it warm up to room temperature, but maintaining the reduced temperature.
Why is Japanese food usually never over cooked?
A vast majority of Japanese food is "cooked," often either by frying, grilling, or boiling.
What is the best way to find out when food is thoroughly cooked?
Measuring the internal temperature.
Why can left over food can be kept edible for a longer time in a refrigerator?
Because the bacteria will not reach your food because of the cold temperatures. So it will last longer. As your food has been cooked, it more than likely will have been cooked at a high enough temperature, therefore killing bacteria that would otherwise spoil uncooked food stuffs much quicker.
Does any over cooked food Poison you like raw food does?
Yes, if cooked foods aren't stored properly they can developed harmful bacteria, molds, and fungus that can make you sick. Cooked food should be maintained at a temperature below 40F for cold foods and above 140F for hot foods. If they aren't in those ranges and this lasts for more than 2 hours they should be discarded.
If chop meat was frozen then cooked can it be refrozen?
Food which has been cooked can be frozen, even if it was frozen prior to cooking. BUT Frozen food which has been thawed, but not cooked, should never be re-frozen. Nor should food which was cooked, frozen and thawed.
