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Sometimes when foods are stored in aluminum foil, or when foil is used to cover a pan of food, the foil will develop holes and look like it is being eaten away. Two things may be the cause. 1) When aluminum and a dissimilar metal are in contact in the presence of moisture, an electrolytic reaction may occur causing a breakdown of the aluminum. To prevent this reaction, use plastic wrap to cover metal containers (silver, stainless steel, or iron used to store food. 2) If the aluminum foil was not used with a dissimilar metal container, the reaction was probably a chemical one. It is possible for heavy concentrations of salt, vinegar or some other acidic compound, or highly spiced foods to cause the foil to disintegrate. The product of either of these reactions is an aluminum salt. It does not harm the food but you will want to scrape any deposit off the food as it may impart an undesired flavor and color.
PREPARED BY: Angela M. Fraser, Ph.D., Associate Professor/Food Safety Specialist, and Carolyn J. Lackey, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.N., Professor/Food and Nutrition Specialist, North Carolina State University (August 2004)
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Do you cover meatloaf with aluminum foil to cook?
Yes, covering meatloaf with aluminum foil while cooking can help retain moisture and prevent the top from becoming too dry or overcooked. This can result in a more tender and juicy meatloaf. However, you may want to uncover the meatloaf towards the end of the cooking time to allow the top to brown and develop a crust, if desired.
What would cause aluminum foil to disintegrate in a convection oven?
Aluminium foil disintegrates in a convection oven because the heat rays of the oven hits the aluminium foil but gets reflected by the foil. Thus, the oven over heats and the aluminium foil disintegrates.
Why should you not cook acidic foods in aluminum pans?
The acid erodes the aluminum foil, Try this: Cut one tomato in half, place it in auminum foil, place in fridge, eventually, you will see specks of metal ( the aluminum) :D
Is aluminum foil an element?
No, aluminum foil is not an element. Aluminum is an element, but aluminum foil is a product made from thin sheets of aluminum metal.
Is a aluminum foil a compound or elements?
Aluminum is element. Aluminum foil is made entirely of aluminum.
What type of metal is found in aluminum foil?
Aluminum foil is made of aluminum metal.
What elements is used in cookwear and cooking foil?
Tin foil... tin Aluminum foil... aluminum :)
Why do the pieces of aluminum foil have different masses?
Because all aluminum foil is not equal. Aluminum foil is available in a variety of thicknesses.
Why is aluminum a pure substance?
Only a single component makes up aluminum foil, which is the aluminum element. Hence, aluminum foil is considered as a pure substance.
Is aluminum foil iron?
Shut up....iron is an aluminum foil
Is nickel found in aluminum foil?
No, aluminum foil does not contain nickel. Aluminum foil is made of aluminum, while nickel is a different metal with its own unique properties.
What is the scientific name for foil?
The scientific name for foil is aluminum foil, which is made of thin sheets of aluminum.
