How safe is it to use aluminium foil in baking?

Answer 1

Aluminium is mostly a very safe metal. Aluminum toxicity is usually found in patients with impaired renal function. Acute intoxication is extremely rare; however, in persons in whom aluminum clearance is impaired, it can be a significant source of pathology. Aluminum toxicity was originally described in the mid-to-late 1970s in a series of patients in Newcastle, England, through an associated osteomalacic dialysis osteodystrophy that appeared to reverse itself upon changing of the dialysate water to deionized water (ie, aluminum-depleted water). Previously, the only known dialysis-associated bone disease was osteitis fibrosa cystica, which was the result of abnormalities in vitamin D production that resulted in a secondary hyperparathyroidism, increased bone turnover, and subsequent peritrabecular fibrosis. In aluminum-related bone disease, the predominant features are defective mineralization and osteomalacia that result from excessive deposits at the site of osteoid mineralization, where calcium would normally be placed.

Answer 2

I think it's safe. I had a bad situation once when I covered ham with tin foil. When I took it out if the fridge, the tin foil had a spotted appearance and it had melted onto the ham. I think it was a reaction to the salt in the ham. From now on, I put a layer of waxed paper between food and the tin foil.

Answer 3

It's debated, but not enough for me to stop using it. There are suggestions that using aluminium in baking and cooking can be linked to Alzheimers, but nothing concrete.

Answer 4

Foil is safe in a conventional oven or a toaster oven.
It is NOT safe in the microwave or the toaster.

Answer 5

If you're refering to the toxicity of the aluminum then I'd recommend not eating the pan. Truly if the pan is intact; no cracks, chips or bits flaking off, then you're fine. I'd be more worried about all the non-stick pans that have the "non-stick" coming off.

Answer 6

yes it is safe ! it will save you a lot of time cleaning as well if you will cover the baking pan with aluminum before cooking anything ? good luck...

Answer 7

There are some studies that suggest that Alzheimer is caused by aluminum cook ware

Answer 8

very safe. Just dont' want to use it when it would touch dishes w/ tomatoes. (like a brisket) Not unsafe, but it will make the dish taste metallic.

Answer 9

its safe.. but when baking id use parchment paper its better for cookies....

Answer 10

very