Preparation & CookingQuestion 182 of 320
After hot food reaches 70°F during cooling, how much additional time is allowed to bring it down to 41°F, and what is the maximum total cooling time?
a.2 more hours, for a total of 4 hours
b.6 more hours, for a total of 8 hours
c.4 more hours, for a total of 6 hours
d.3 more hours, for a total of 5 hours
Explanation
Once food reaches 70°F within the first 2 hours, it must continue cooling from 70°F to 41°F within 4 more hours. The entire process from 135°F to 41°F may take no more than 6 hours total.
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