HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Note: There are three important temperatures to remember when cooking meat or eggs at home: Eggs and all ground meats must be cooked to 160°F; poultry and fowl to 165°F; and fresh meat steaks, chops and roasts to 145°F.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ground beef needs to reach 160°F for at least one second before consumed. Myoglobin is the protein that gives meat color. Depending on the starting form that myoglobin is in results in different interior color of cooked ground beef patties.

Detailed explanation-3: -For medium-rare the temperature should read 145°F and allow to rest for at least three minutes. For medium steaks the temperature should read 160°F, and well done is 170°F. After cooking, let steaks rest before serving.

Detailed explanation-4: -Burger Temp Chart FAQs For ground beef, the USDA recommends an internal temperature of 160°F to 165°F as read on a meat thermometer. This results in a well-done burger.