No disrespect meant to you, or anyone else. But I’ll wait until Weird Al Yankovic weighs in here.
Posted on 12/23/2024 6:33:33 PM PST by where's_the_Outrage?
Whether you're an occasional home cook or devote your waking hours to making gastronomic creations, you will likely agree that aluminum foil (aka tin foil) is one of the most versatile products in the kitchen. Whether you use it to line sheet trays, cover roasting meats, or shape it into a pouch to cook or reheat leftover foods in the oven, aluminum foil can do so many things.
While the thin metal is used by 319 million Americans each year (according to one 2020 study), have you ever wondered why one side is shiny while the other is dull? Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming that the side you use should depend on how and what you will use the foil for. But is there any truth to that? Is the dull side intended for certain uses, and the shiny intended for others? To settle the confusion, we consulted some experts about the "right way" to use aluminum foil.
The short answer is no. Since the matte and gloss are a result of the foil's contact with the roller, Tiro asserts that there is no difference in the material make-up of both sides of the foil. Whether the foil is regular or heavy duty, you can choose your preferred side to line or cover your food, as neither side will impact your food upon contact.....
While conventional aluminum foil doesn't require using a specific side for cooking, an exception applies to non-stick aluminum foil. Tiro explains that regular foil isn't inherently non-stick, but many companies produce a non-stick aluminum foil containing an FDA-approved coating on the dull side, That means foods should be placed on that side to get the benefits on the non-stick coating, ensuring easier, cleaner removal of cooked food.
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Thanks for the tip.
I clicked on your first link thinking it would send me to the source, instead was the click again to read the article, MSN.
https://www.allrecipes.com/this-is-what-each-side-of-aluminum-foil-is-for-8745803#:~:text=To%20confirm%20this%20theory%20we,to%20the%20Reynolds%20Brands%20website.
Several paragraphs in the article finally says:
Does It Matter Which Side of the Aluminum Foil You Use?
The short answer is no. Since the matte and gloss are a result of the foil’s contact with the roller, Tiro asserts that there is no difference in the material make-up of both sides of the foil.
Everybody knows the shiny side reflects the deathrays from outer space. If you put the shiny side towards your head, you trap the death rays in your skull and they bounce around in your brain.
Definitely. The smooth side doesn't repel rays as well, if at all.
Sorry, it should be the dull side especially if you have the nonstick variety. This helps keep mind control from sticking to the cap.
But, but, they neglected to mention which side to place towards one’s head when fabricating a shield to help prevent aliens from taking control of our brains.
Shiny side out. It reflects the beams more better.
Shiny side out or everybody will think you don’t know what you’re doing
Totally different stuff.
And for it to be effective it needs a copper foil lining.
Why are so many unnecessary things invented.....inquiring minds see to know.
Bottom line: no difference.
Duh . . .
“And for it to be effective it needs a copper foil lining.”
You sure about that? Copper is pretty darn conductive . . .
No disrespect meant to you, or anyone else. But I’ll wait until Weird Al Yankovic weighs in here.
Categorically false if you’ve ever been camping and made a foil dinner.
If the shiny side is facing outward the food will take significantly longer to cook.
Dull side reflects less heat and lets the heat in and the shiny inside keeps the heat inside cooking the food.
I know that for a fact.
It’s not aliens you need to worry about (except, maybe the Reptilians that run around in human form). It’s the government you need the tinfoil hats for. (Agree with the other posters - shiny side out.)
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