Q: I am concerned about the use of aluminum foil. I’ve heard that it is an unsafe metal and it leaks into foods when cooked with. What do you think, do you have any information on this metal?
A: Aluminum will react with certain foods, especially those that are more acidic. In some cases this can result in a metallic flavor to your dish or possibly discoloration of food.
There was evidence as early as 1965 showing a link with aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease. The main source for concern were brain lesions in those who had died of Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s and Aluminum
