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Copper is a mineral nutrient to assist in keeping the nerves, blood vessels and bones healthy in the body. Some foods that contain copper are mushrooms, spirulina, basil, seaweed and a variety of liver/seafood.
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What types of metals make electricity from food?
zinc/steel zinc/copper copper/steel
Why it is not advisable to keep food in copper vessel?
A reaction occurs and copper metal may get corroded due to the humidity or moistness from the food. When corroded due to the oxides and moistness , copper may make the food toxic. So, it is advised not to store food in copper vessels. Additional note: Aluminium kind of has the same effect. So, do not store food in aluminium vessels either.
What is the main food source for copper?
Calf liver
What food was eaten in the Copper Age?
flesh of animals
food and beverage usage for copper?
Pots and pans
Is a scraped portion of copper clad botton saucepan a problem?
No, the copper is on the outside of the pan and does not effect the food on the inside.
IS copper regarded as nontoxic metal?
Although, yes, however, if you cook acidic food in copper dish ware, or even taste the copper salts then it is toxic!
Which foods are made in copper vessels?
Many foods can be made in copper vessels. The only foods that you should avoid making in copper vessels is acidic foods. The copper and acids react and can ruin the food.
Why do you use copper utensils for cooking?
The thermal capacity of copper is high so that it can store the heat for a long time. Thus base of the cooking pan is made of copper so that the heat is distributed within the utensil evenly and the food gets cooked quickly and properly with less amount of heat and the food stored in it is kept warm for a long time
Why are copper and brass utensils given a coating of tin?
Because copper is mildly posionous. The tin layer prevents copper from leaching into the food. Brass is an alloy that contains copper, so the same reason applies there.
Why are copper and brass utensils given a coat of tin-give reasons?
Because copper is mildly posionous. The tin layer prevents copper from leaching into the food. Brass is an alloy that contains copper, so the same reason applies there.
Why acidic food should be stored in metal containers made up of copper and aluminum?
acidic food related ingridients can react with metal , copper and aluminum , THUS making it poisonous to the human body
