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When you say food or something is served at "room temperature" do you actually mean the ambient temperature of the current room?

I got into the most ridiculous discussion with someone who claimed that "room temperture" means the current temperature of the room. So, if the room is hot, say 95 degrees it should be that warm. Conversely, if the room is cold, as it might be in the middle of winter, the item should be cold.

I argued that "room temperature" simply meant the item should be neither warm nor cold.

by Anonymousreply 6November 14, 2021 2:46 PM

We began to use the term before rooms were kept so warm. Your friend is an idiot.

by Anonymousreply 1November 14, 2021 2:18 PM

If your room is over 75 degrees or under 68 degrees, you need to pay your bills, close the windows and turn on the heat or air conditioning.

by Anonymousreply 2November 14, 2021 2:19 PM

I think you both are correct, in that indoor rooms in 2021 are never going to be 30 or 95 degrees unless there are HVAC issues. The food will be about 60-70 degrees, neither warm nor cold, which should also be the room temperature.

by Anonymousreply 3November 14, 2021 2:21 PM

Your friend is a dumb fat WHORE!

by Anonymousreply 4November 14, 2021 2:24 PM

For cooking, room temperature is assumed to be 70F.

For food safety, any food over 41F is technically "room temperature," because refrigerated foods are kept at 40F or lower.

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by Anonymousreply 5November 14, 2021 2:30 PM

It means you need to heat your room to about 350°F and stay there until things are ‘done’.

by Anonymousreply 6November 14, 2021 2:46 PM
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