What is aluminium foil?

What is aluminium foil?

Aluminium foil is a common household product that is often used in cooking. International students, in particular, often use foil when heating semi-finished products in the oven. Some people believe that using aluminium foil in cooking can cause aluminium to leach into your food and put your health at risk, but others believe it is perfectly safe to use. This article looks at the risks associated with using aluminium foil and whether it is suitable for everyday use.

Aluminium foil or tin foil is a paper-thin, shiny sheet of aluminium metal. It is made by rolling large sheets of aluminium until they are less than 0.2 mm thick. It is used in industry for a variety of purposes, including packaging, insulation and transport. It is also widely used in grocery shops for domestic use. At home, people use aluminium foil to store food, cover baking surfaces and wrap foods such as meat to prevent them from losing moisture during cooking.

People can also use foil to wrap and protect more delicate foods, such as vegetables, when grilling. Finally, it can be used to line baking trays to keep things tidy, or to scrub trays or grills to remove stubborn stains and residues.