How Aluminium Foil Containers Ensure Food Safety and Hygiene
June 22,2023
In recent times, people have become more aware about food safety and hygiene. Besides a healthy diet, it has become a common practice to not only be careful about the kind of cookware one uses, but also about the type of packaging used to store it.
With slowly rising popularity in the usage of aluminium food containers and foil wraps to keep food fresh, it’s obvious to wonder how safe and hygienic this material might be and if there are any potential health risks with long-term usage.
Let’s review where aluminium food containers stand when it comes to food safety and hygiene:
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Aluminium foil containers are safe and highly resistant against bacteria growth as they’re sterilised during the metal’s annealing process. Due to this, there is no risk of contamination and aluminium containers lock in the aroma, perfect for meal-preps that you can reheat and consume later.
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As aluminium foils don't catch fire in ovens, on grills or even open fires, they’re safe for barbecues and to heat food directly without having to change containers. As aluminium locks in heat, packed foods and take-outs stay fresh and hot for longer than compared to plastic or paper containers which also tend to make food soggy at times.
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Aluminium foil containers also keep light, oxygen, moisture, and germs from reacting with food, once packed/wrapped properly. As aluminium prolongs shelf life of foods, it also tackles one of the major problems – excess food wastage.
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However, it should be noted, for precautionary measure, that acidic and salty foods like tomatoes, sliced apples, feta cheese and other such items shouldn’t be packed in aluminium containers. As acidic items can react with the aluminium ions from the foil, it’s best to avoid them leaching into food.
As aluminium foil containers are eco friendly and recyclable, they’re always a better choice to consider instead of single-use plastic containers. In doing so, you’ll be contributing towards a greener future.
Now that you know about the benefits of aluminium foil containers, you may be wondering which brand to choose, afterall, the quality of the material is just as important.
For hygiene and food safety that you can trust, choose Hindalco Freshwrapp, which has the Freshlock Shield that maintains food's moistness, aroma and flavour while protecting the food.
As Hindalco Freshwrapp foil containers are pre-packed for various applications and are available in different options, they’re the one-stop solution for packing, wrapping, storing and cooking food in a clean and safe way.
With the BIS Compliant for Food Grade certification, Hindalco Freshwrapp is the perfect choice to preserve freshness, keep bacteria out and maintain food hygiene at its best.