Question

select the correct answer. athena, a cafeteria manager, is receiving a delivery of whole chickens and turkeys. which thermometer can she use to check the internal temperature of the food? a. a thermocouple with a surface probe b. a thermometer with an immersion probe c. a bimetallic stemmed thermometer d. a maximum registering thermometer

Explanation:

To check the internal temperature of whole chickens and turkeys (food), a thermometer with an immersion probe (option B) is suitable as it can be inserted into the food to measure internal temp. A thermocouple with surface probe (A) is for surface, bimetallic stemmed (C) is for thinner foods or liquids, maximum registering (D) is for tracking max temp over time, not ideal for internal temp of whole poultry.

Answer:

B. a thermometer with an immersion probe