Which statement correctly differentiates stock, broth, and consommé?

Which statement correctly differentiates stock, broth, and consommé?

• A. Stock uses bones with aromatics and yields gelatin; broth uses meat and is seasoned; consommé is clarified and near-clear.
• B. Stock uses vegetables only; broth uses bones; consommé is thickened with roux.
• C. Stock is served hot; broth is served cold; consommé is a dessert.
• D. Stock is a finished product; broth is always a sauce; consommé is a beverage.

Answer: (A)