{"id":92120,"date":"2017-05-15T12:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T11:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=92120"},"modified":"2017-05-10T09:39:03","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T08:39:03","slug":"is-aluminum-foil-safe-to-use-in-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2017\/05\/is-aluminum-foil-safe-to-use-in-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Aluminum Foil Safe to Use in Cooking?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 May 2017 – <\/em>Aluminum foil is a common household product that’s often used in cooking.<\/p>\n

Some claim that using aluminum foil in cooking can cause aluminum to seep into your food and put your health at risk.<\/p>\n

However, others say it’s entirely safe to use.<\/p>\n

This article explores the risks associated with using aluminum foil and determines whether or not it is acceptable for everyday use.<\/p>\n

What Is Aluminum Foil?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aluminum foil, or tin foil, is a paper-thin, shiny sheet of aluminum metal. It’s made by rolling large slabs of aluminum until they are less than 0.2 mm thick.<\/p>\n

It’s used industrially for a variety of purposes, including packing, insulation and transportation. It’s also widely available in grocery stores for household use.<\/p>\n

At home, people use aluminum foil for food storage, to cover baking surfaces and to wrap foods, such as meats<\/a>, to prevent them from losing moisture while cooking.<\/p>\n

People may also use aluminum foil to wrap and protect more delicate foods, like vegetables, when grilling them.<\/p>\n

Lastly, it can be used to line grill trays to keep things tidy and for scrubbing pans or grill grates to remove stubborn stains and residue.<\/p>\n

Summary: <\/strong>Aluminum foil is a thin, versatile metal commonly used around the home, particularly in cooking.<\/p>\n

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There Are Small Amounts of Aluminum in Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on Earth (1<\/a>).<\/p>\n

In its natural state, it is bound to other elements like phosphate and sulfate in soil, rocks and clay.<\/p>\n

However, it’s also found in small amounts in the air, water and in your food.<\/p>\n

In fact, it’s naturally occurring in most foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, grains and dairy products<\/a> (2<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Some foods, such as tea leaves, mushrooms, spinach and radishes, are also more likely to absorb and accumulate aluminum than other foods (2<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Additionally, some of the aluminum you eat comes from processed food additives, such as preservatives, coloring agents, anti-caking agents and thickeners.<\/p>\n

Note that commercially produced foods containing food additives may contain more aluminum than home-cooked foods (3<\/a>, 4<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The actual amount of aluminum present in the food you eat depends largely on the following factors:<\/p>\n