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It doesnt the air is sucked out of the pack and replaced by nitrogen.As aluminum foil acts as a complete barrier to light and oxygen (which cause fats to oxidise or become rancid), odours and flavours, moisture, and bacteria, it is used extensively in food and pharmaceutical packaging.

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