Food Safety

Category - Food handling

How far should a bimetallic stemmed thermometer be inserted into food?
  1. Up to the calibration nut
  2. At least ½ inch into the food
  3. Until the stem touches the pan
  4. Up to the dimple in the stem
Explanation
Answer: D - A bimetallic stemmed thermometer should be inserted in food up to the dimple in the stem. The dimple marks the high point of the temperature-sensing area. This type of thermometer is used for checking the temperature of larger foods such as thick steaks or roasts.
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