Aluminum Foil (Cooking)
Low burden — Aluminum Foil (Cooking) is a relatively low-burden choice.
Wrapping or cooking hot, acidic food in foil.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 61 places aluminum foil (cooking) in the Low band. Small amounts of aluminum migrate into food, more so with heat and acidic ingredients like tomato or lemon. Everyday amounts are generally considered low-risk, but you can avoid the transfer entirely with an inert surface.
Frequently asked questions
Is aluminum foil (cooking) a toxic exposure?
Aluminum Foil (Cooking) has a Detox Score of 61 out of 100 (Low burden), which means it is a relatively low-burden choice. Small amounts of aluminum migrate into food, more so with heat and acidic ingredients like tomato or lemon. Everyday amounts are generally considered low-risk, but you can avoid the transfer entirely with an inert surface.
What is a safer alternative to aluminum foil (cooking)?
A lower-exposure swap for aluminum foil (cooking) is: Parchment paper, or cook in a glass or ceramic dish. Small amounts of aluminum migrate into food, more so with heat and acidic ingredients like tomato or lemon. Everyday amounts are generally considered low-risk, but you can avoid the transfer entirely with an inert surface.