Aluminum foil can be dangerous. Fact few are aware of
Photo: How aluminum foil is dangerous for cooking (freepik.com)
Aluminum foil is very popular and seems to be the healthiest and safest product designed for contact with food. Is this true? Here are the covert dangers of foil, according to Obet.
Should you use foil?
Aluminum foil is a universal tool in our kitchens. We use it for wrapping sandwiches, grilling, and storing food. Many people can't imagine their daily life without it. However, it can pose a threat to us.
Polish doctor Aleksandra Rutkowska emphasizes that aluminum foil can be safely used for packaging dry products.
The problem arises when we wrap food containing acidic ingredients, such as tomatoes or lemons, in foil. The acidic pH can lead to the release of aluminum compounds, which then end up in the food.
The accumulation of aluminum compounds in the body is dangerous, as it can lead to disorders and damage to organs, particularly the kidneys and nervous system. Small children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable.
Dr. Rutkowska recommends choosing paper bags or breakfast paper without additional coatings instead of aluminum foil.
Another option is using cotton fabric soaked in wax, known as beeswax wraps, which are safe and effective for food preservation.
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