Which statement best describes the advantage of using a double boiler?

Some recipes suggest that certain foods, such as sauces and frostings, be prepared in a double boiler, such as the one shown at the left.

Which statement best describes the advantage of using a double boiler?
A . The food in the top pan absorbs the heat energy from the water and keeps the temperature of both substances just below the freezing point of water.
B . The food in the top pan will be cooked at a temperature several degrees higher than the boiling point of the water.
C . As long as boiling water is in the bottom pan, the food will be cooked at the constant temperature of the boiling water.
D . Less energy is required for the food to reach a boiling temperature than for the water to reach a boiling temperature.
E . Twice as much food can be cooked using half the amount of energy.

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Answer: C