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Aluminium is used to wrap food because 1. It has high malleblity ie can be drawn into sheets,2. Metal so can conduct heat which will help the food to be hot for a longer time,3. Cost efficient as it is one of the metals that are largely found on earths crust

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How do you use foil inj cooking?

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Why do you use aluminium foil to pack junk foods?

Junk foods are oily and aluminum foil is oil-proof;the oil will not leak through the foil.


What keeps food hotter plastic or aluminium foil?

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Is it safe to use aluminium foil while browning in convection mode?

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Is aluminum a food grade material?

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