Which of the following is the correct descending order (from highest temperature to lowest) of the three methods to cook food in water or a seasoned and flavored liquid?
A) boil $\rightarrow$ simmer $\rightarrow$ poach
B) simmer $\rightarrow$ poach $\rightarrow$boil
C) poach $\rightarrow$ boil $\rightarrow$ simmer
D) none of these

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Boiling occurs at the highest temperature (100°C or 212°F at sea level), followed by simmering, which occurs at a slightly lower temperature range (82–99°C or 180–210°F), and poaching occurs at the lowest temperature range among the three (71–82°C or 160–180°F).

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