Hi,
I have an aluminium baking tray that I use all the time. It looks
clean and shinny. When I try to greese before baking, I pour a little
bit of oil on the tray and use paper towel to wipe and even out the
oil. The paper comes out black, like pencil kind of black. What's
that black thing -- as I mentioned, the tray looks clean and shinny.
Will the black thing be a health hazard? Will the same thing happen to tin or stainless steel tray?
Thanks,
Banquo.
2006-12-12 04:35:34 · 4 answers · asked by B 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It's Aluminum Hydroxide, similar to the stuff they put in antacids like Mallox. Don't worry, it won't harm you.
2006-12-14 19:17:49 · answer #1 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aluminum from cookware can leach into the food. try something else (non-stick material can also leach). Try Stainless Steel or Pyrex if you can.
2006-12-12 04:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by The professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's oxide that's coming off (like tarnish on silver). I don't know if it's bad for you, but you may want to try lining your baking sheet with a silpat instead.
2006-12-12 04:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Magick Kitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the devil.
2006-12-12 04:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by Goobersdadnotmom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋