Things you shouldn’t do with aluminum foil?

Things you shouldn’t do with aluminum foil?

  • Oven bottom: Do not spread aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven. This could cause the oven to overheat and cause a fire.
  • Use with acidic foods: Aluminum foil should not come in contact with acidic foods such as lemons, tomatoes, or other acidic foods. These foods can dissolve the aluminum foil, increasing the aluminum content of the food.
  • Bake Clean Oven Racks: Aluminum foil should not be used to cover oven racks. This blocks air flow and can increase the temperature inside the oven, which can destroy the oven.
  • Induction hobs: Do not use aluminum foil on induction hobs. Aluminum foil is not a suitable material to use on induction hobs because it does not respond to electromagnetic induction to heat food.
  • Long-term storage: Do not store acidic or salty foods in aluminum foil for a long time. This can cause aluminum to leach into food, which is bad for your health.