why would a recipe for cucumber soup say not to cook it in an aluminum pot?

Question

besides the cucumbers, the other ingredients are chicken broth, shallots and dill. is there something about the aluminum that would affect the taste of the soup?

Answer 1

Research has shown that the longer you cook food in aluminum pots, the more they corrode, and the more aluminum is absorbed into the food and hence into the body. Aluminum is more readily dissolved by acid forming foods, such as coffee, cheese, meat, black and green tea, cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, turnips, spinach and radishes. And yes it could lead to Alzheimers.

Answer 2

I would *never* use an aluminum pot for any cooking...yes, it leeches into your food...can you say altzheimers????
Stainless steel & iron are the best!