how long should you cool heated food?!
Example, if you have heated food and are now cooling the food how long should it be left on Ice.
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If you are talking about how long to wait til you can put in the fridge...it doesn't have to be more than a 1/2 hour..
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If you put it on ice as soon as it is cooled refrigerate. I think the rule is 2 hours if you are cooling at room temperature.