Don’t reach for the aluminum foil when making these dishes.
Not all foils are created equal.
Avoid foil thats ultra-thin or not intended for food, she suggests.
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And yes, this goes for aluminum trays too.
Unsure whether your meal should go on foil or not?
Theres always an alternative.
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Here are some foods to never cook in aluminum foil.
Salty Dishes
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Just like acid,saltcan cause aluminum to leach into foods.
salt) from reacting with aluminum ions.
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Slow-Roasted Dishes
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Wrap your ribs in foil beforeslow-cooking themfor hours?
You may want to think again.
This can cause more aluminum to be released in your meal.
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Above this temperature, the metal can leach into the food.
This also goes for campfire cookingwrapping foods in aluminum foil and cooking them via open flames isnt recommended.
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