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What foods should not be baked in foil: advice from a chef
06.01.2025 17:46
Foil has become a godsend for housewives who are improving their culinary skills. It is often used for roasting meat or preparing other dishes.
But in some cases it is better not to experiment and do without it.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - a cook, fourth-category baker told which dishes should not be cooked in foil.
Potato
The tubers contain a lot of juice. Therefore, if you try to bake potatoes in foil, you will get a watery dish, and not ruddy slices with a crispy crust.
Tomatoes
When cooking meat or fish with tomatoes, as well as with lemon or other citrus fruits, avoid using foil.
The fact is that the acid that is part of fruits and vegetables reacts with aluminum, which can cause a metallic taste in food.
Cabbage
You should not bake white cabbage in foil, as it will become dull and have an unpleasant metallic taste when cooked.
And, like potatoes, it will release juice and simply boil.
Spices
Paprika, hot pepper and cumin react with aluminum at high temperatures, which again negatively affects the taste of the finished dish.
These simple tips will help you save your dinner, save your energy and time, and allow you to save on food.