Used in multiple popular recipes
Ingredient Information
Name
Aluminum foil
Category
Aceites y Grasas
Popularity
181 recipes
Status
Inactive
Description
Aluminum foil is a thin and flexible material made from an aluminum alloy that is commonly used in the kitchen to wrap food, cover containers, and protect ingredients during cooking. Its main function is to retain moisture, prevent flavor loss, and allow for even cooking, in addition to protecting food from direct contact with heat or air.
Aluminum foil was developed in the early 20th century, and its use in the kitchen spread rapidly due to its practicality and versatility. Today, it is a staple in households worldwide for baking, grilling, storing food in the refrigerator, and facilitating cleanup.
Its notable properties include high heat resistance, impermeability to liquids and gases, and its ability to reflect heat, which helps control temperature during the preparation of dishes.
In different Spanish-speaking countries, it is also known as papel aluminio, papel de estaño, or simply aluminio.