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Cucumber. It was when they were going through airport security and Derek Smalls had the cucumber wrapped in foil down his pants...
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Why is food packed in aluminium foil?
1. It is flexible and stronf also durable and does not make the food rust if there is water. 2. Aluminiumcan be converted into thin sheets ( because it is malleable) which can be folded into any shape. 3. Then it is readily available in affordable cost. 4. It is a metal thus it is a good conductor of heat, so it keepas the food hotter for a longer time. 5. It prevents germs to enter the food.
When wrapping food in aluminum foil does it matter which of the two sides of the foil faces outward?
It really doesn't matter but if you wana be specific you can use the side that is on top when you pull it out!
How does reflectivity of the aluminium foil influence to keep the food warm?
Heat can be transferred by 3 mechanisms: conduction, convection, and radiation. When food is covered by aluminum foil, the foil does reduce convection a bit because the air next to the food is trapped there. A bigger effect is the reflection of the heat by the foil. Rather than continuing on its path to dissipate into the surroundings, the heat is reflected by the foil back into the food, thus helping to keep it warm.
Which element is rolled into a foil?
Lots of elements can be rolled very to make a foil:gold - used as gold leaf for gilding wood and many other objectssilver - much cheaper than gold and was used to wrap things beforealuminum came along - used to wrap food, chocolate, etc.
what is a definition of foil?
metal in thin sheets: metal in a very thin flexible sheetgood contrast to something: a useful or interesting contrast to somethingmetal coating on mirror: the thin reflective metal coating on the back of a mirror
Will aluminum foil keep things cooler?
yes, as long as it was cold before wrapped. It will also keep food warm to as long as it was heated before being wrapped as well. Just be sure to not put aluminum foil in the microwave!
What is the best material to wrap hot food in?
Clean, unused aluminum foil can be wrapped around the food directly, or it can be wrapped around a plastic or glass container that the food is in (depending on the consistency of the food).
Can you carry aluminum foil wrapped food on airplanes?
Any food should be wrapped or in a container, although whole unpeeled fruit is OK. Do not be surprised if TSA would want to take a closer look at foil-wrapped food once it has gone through the x-ray. Food purchased after the TSA security checkpoint is just fine to carry on.
What element is this sentence First we wrapped some sandwiches in aluminum foil then put some food in tins cans into our knapsacks.?
Aluminum. Tin cans are actually made of aluminum because tin is too maleable.
What do you call a foil wrapped potato in a campfire?
Food. You call it food.
Is it safe to use aluminum foil that has gotten wet to wrap food?
Ya it is. I but trout in aluminum with peppers,oions,mushrooms and butter . and bake!!! injoy!
What is the purpose of plastic wrap and aluminum foil?
~Ceppwo The purpose of plastic wrap and aluminum foil is for food, it helps the food to stay good, without the plastic wrap and aluminum foil, it would be harder for us to keep it good, and with out it, the food would mold faster . . . so there's your answer:)
How can you use aluminum in cooking?
Hi there you can use aluminum in cooking in several way. The main way is to slow cook delicate foods such as fish .The fish is gutted and wrapped in the foil and herbs are added, you slow cook it in the oven then when its read its like its been steamed . the foil prevents burning and drying the food out.
What are the causes and dangers of chemical reaction in foil and food?
Most foil is made from aluminum. Elemental aluminum is highly reactive but this means it reacts with oxygen in the air before you get to using it on your food. Therefore the foil has an outer layer of aluminum oxide which is quite unreactive. This doesnt undergo reactions with food.
IS ALUMINUM FOIL UNHEALTHY?
Yes aluminum foil does have severe health risks due to the problem of aluminum leaching into food. Aluminum is classified in all countries as a poison. The body is unable to digest aluminum and so therefore it accumulates in the liver, kidneys, bones and brain tissues. As it accumulates people can to experience abdominal pain and tiredness. If it accumulates to a significant amount it can cause death. diseases caused by aluminium leaching include: Abdominal Pain Alzheimers Anxiety Anemia Asthma Bone disease Memory loss Kidney Failure increased risk of infections etc A significant amount of aluminium has been found in the brain tissues of patients suffering from Alzheimer diseases which has come from food wrapped in aluminium foil or cooked in aluminium pots. Aluminium is highly reactive metal and it reacts with the food processed in aluminium utensils or wrapped in aluminium foil. When we wrap food in aluminium foil it leaches out and make it harmful for our health. The more and longer the food is heated the more aluminium will leach in to the food. It is more reactive to the acidic food. It is easily absorbed by the acidic food. So it is not recommended to make food in aluminium pots and wrap in aluminium foil. Also if you use a iron or stainless steel pan under the food then wrap foil over the top this will increase the rate at which aluminum leaches due to electrolytic action and again especially if the food is acidic. Wrapping cold food in aluminum foil is far less of a problem. But never wrap acidic food in aluminum foil. never wrap acidic foods like tomatoes in aluminum foil. Aluminum leaching in beverage cans is also a problem as most beverages are highly acidic, and the longer the beverage is if the can the more aluminum is leached. Also beware of aluminum in toothpastes. It is therefore safer to avoid aluminium foil and use alternative wrappings. Aluminum is also a finite resource that takes a lot of energy to produce and aluminum foil is going into the waste dumps where acids form and it is then leached into the water systems and rivers and the sea. You can try an experiment. Place some vinegar or lemon juice in a small stainless steel container. Add vinegar wrap top with aluminum foil so that the foil touches the vinegar in the middle. Leave overnight. And you will see the next day that the aluminum is being eaten away by the acid.
What is the chemicals name used in metal to wrap food to keep it fresh?
Aluminum foil. Sometimes it is mistakenly referred to as "tin foil" which was aluminum foil's predecessor.
Is there any another metal for wrapping food in place of aluminum?
Tin foil used to be popular (which is why sometimes you will hear people referring to aluminum foil as "tin foil"Tin(Sn)
