Foil can make your cooking easier and be a great help in the kitchen or at the grill. However, it is important to remember that aluminium foil is not suitable for all types of cooking. Some acidic foods, such as tomatoes or citrus fruits, can react with the aluminium foil and impart a metallic taste to the food. So be careful what food you use foil for.
Uses of foil in kitchens and households
Cooking in the oven
Aluminium foil is often used to cover or wrap foods when cooking in the oven. It can be used to keep food moist, protect it from direct heat, or to prevent cheese from burning in au gratin.
Grilling
Grilling foil, or aluminium foil, is a great material for creating small parcels of fish, vegetables, or meat for grilling. It helps retain moisture and prevents food from sticking to the grill grate.
Storage and wrapping
Both aluminium foil and plastic wrap can be used to wrap and store food. It is especially useful for covering bowls or plates with leftovers or for wrapping bread and baked goods.
Protect oven dishes and trays
Use aluminium foil to cover oven dishes and bakeware before cooking. This makes cleaning easier and prolongs the life of your bakeware.
Insulation
Aluminium foil can be used to insulate food, such as by covering dishes to keep them warm or by creating a foil barrier around the edge of a pie to prevent overcooking.
Steaming fish and vegetables
Foil parcels made of aluminium foil or grilling foil are a great way to steam fish and vegetables. By wrapping food in foil with spices and oil, you can preserve the flavours and juiciness.
Frequently asked questions about foil
What are the different types of foil?
In our range you will find, among others, aluminium foil, plastic wrap, and grilling foil.
