Question

Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°f. why must chicken be cooked to this temperature?

a. germs will survive at lower temperatures
b. higher temperatures destroy the quality
c. high cooking temperatures removes unhealthy fats
d. a temperature of 165°f turns the meat golden brown

Answer 1

A
Heating to 165°F destroys Salmonella, "the most heat resistant pathogen

Answer 2

The correct answer is option a. "germs will survive at lower temperatures".

Step-by-step explanation:

A golden rule of cooking chicken is that the internal temperature must reached at least 165° Fahrenheit (75° Celsius). The FDA food code establish this temperature to be sure all bacteria is killed and the food is safe for human consumption. If a lower temperature is used there is a risk that germs will survive. Using a temperature of 165° Fahrenheit assures that 99.99999% of the bacteria present are destroyed.