It is common to cook with aluminum foil. However, according to health safety experts, cooking certain foods carries risks.
Aluminum foil is normally safe for use in temperatures up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
But temperatures above 400 degrees Fahrenheit could cause problems, experts in the field warn.
High temperatures don’t mix well with acidic foods, like tomatoes, citrus fruits or vinegar — especially in large quantities.
Acidity can cause aluminum to leach into foods, according to U.S. Food Safety Program President Darin Detwiler.
In most cases, these are small, rather benign doses.
In excessive quantities, aluminum consumed over a long period can lead to health problems such as neurodegenerative diseases.
According to culinary scientist Jessica Gavin, users should avoid cooking or storing acidic or salty foods in aluminum for a long time.
Generally, as long as the food is not too salty or acidic, it is safe, confirmed the HuffPost.
Experts confirm that very little aluminum transfers into biscuits when they are baked, because they are too dry and do not stay in contact for long.
Aluminum foil is also ideal for high-heat preparations: roasting vegetables, baking meat or roasting bacon.
Besides kitchen items, aluminum can also be found in cosmetics, medicines, antiperspirants and drinking water.
