Using a bain-marie This component is a multiple choice question. Once you have selected an option select the submit button below We've seen that a minimum safe cooking temperature is 75 degrees Celcius, while hot food should be stored at a minimum of 63 degrees Celcius. A bain-marie is often used to hold food hot. At what temperature do you think food should be before being placed in a bain-marie? Select one answer and click or tap Submit. 75 degrees Celcius 0-70 degrees Celcius 55 degrees Celcius 72 degrees Celcius