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In most households, cling film and/or aluminum foil is always at hand.
There are a few things that should be taken into account when using them.
Whether it's the school sandwich for lunch or the leftover pizza from the day before - when it comes to storing food, keeping it fresh or compact for transport, many people like to use aluminum or cling film.
Anyone who finds both in the kitchen drawer will often have to ask themselves which film is suitable for which purpose.
Aluminum foil: when and how is it used correctly?
Aluminum foil has long been a popular item in many kitchens.
First of all, you should know how to best use the film with its different sides, one matte, the other glossy.
In addition, it is important to know the foods that you should never wrap in aluminum foil, otherwise there is a certain health risk.
What is better for wrapping food, aluminum or cling film?
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The aluminum is released from the foil by moisture, acid and salt, among other things, and can get into the food, warns the
consumer advice center
.
If you consume it in large quantities over the long term, it can damage the nervous system, fertility or bone development.
Accordingly, foods containing acid and salt should not be wrapped in aluminum foil.
However, according to the service website Fitforfun.de,
the film can
still be used without concerns for foods that do not contain acid or salt.
It can even withstand high temperatures and can also be used in the oven, in the cooking pot or on the grill.
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In addition to the relatively high tear strength, the density of the aluminum foil is praised, which is particularly useful for very juicy to slightly liquid foods.
In addition, the shimmering silver film also protects against the loss of aromas, which is why it is often used in industry, among other things, for packaging chocolate.
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Packaging food in cling film: What you should know
According to Fitforfun.de,
cling film is at least a little more environmentally friendly than aluminum foil
.
However, the glass film is less able to preserve aromas because it seals more poorly.
You don't have to worry about acidic or salty foods either.
The film protects food from drying out and keeps germs and bacteria away from it.
If you don't want to do something good for the environment and don't want to buy cling film or aluminum foil, you can do something else in the kitchen.
Investing in good Tupperware boxes is worth it.
Empty jam jars, if thoroughly washed, can also be used to store leftovers, recommends the
SWR
.
Bowls, deep plates and small pots can also be easily covered with a correspondingly large or small plate.