"Grilling pork belly on aluminum foil is the way to get the best flavor" This could lead to a big problem.

You should grill pork belly on aluminum foil.

 

Some people prefer to grill meat on foil when camping or going to a restaurant.

 

Because it is not direct flame, it doesn't burn, making the grilled taste better.

 

Dishes such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, and rice cakes wrapped in aluminum foil and cooked over charcoal are also widely enjoyed.

 

The common point here is aluminum. Is using aluminum in cooking safe for health?

 

Experts point out that when the heavy metal aluminum is absorbed into the body, some of it accumulates within the body.

 

There are also research findings suggesting that accumulated aluminum in the body can cause various diseases such as Parkinson's disease.

 

According to the Gyeonggi-do Institute of Health and Environment, when cooking food with aluminum cookware available in the market, aluminum was detected in most of the food.

It means that aluminum has leaked into the food from the cooking utensils.

 

In particular, foods with high acidity or salt content such as kimchi stew, ramen, and soybean paste stew absorbed more aluminum into the food.

 

Even if aluminum is ingested through food, most of the aluminum in the body is excreted through urine.

 

However, not all of it is excreted. About 1% is absorbed into the body.

 

And if aluminum accumulates in the body over a long period, it can have adverse effects on the kidneys and other organs.

 

There are also research findings suggesting a connection between accumulated aluminum in the body and conditions such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's.

 

Even aluminum pots widely used in camping should be used with caution.

 

Do not use sharp materials such as metal scrubbers when cleaning.

 

Do not store foods with high acidity such as vinegar or tomato sauce, or foods with high salt content like salted fish, in aluminum containers for a long period.

 

This is to prevent the leaching of aluminum.

 

Aluminum foil can melt and be absorbed into food if directly heated at high temperatures.

 

This is why you should avoid cooking with foil on the grill.

 

Some people prefer to boil ramen in a pot.

 

A large pot is the most widely used aluminum pot.

 

It is lightweight and unlikely to break, making it widely used not only at home but also for camping and other activities.

 

It is important that the pot is not scratched or damaged by sharp metal tools or scrubbers.

 

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recommends that when purchasing a new aluminum pot, you should fill it with water and boil it once before use to ensure proper usage of aluminum tableware.

 

This is a process to strengthen the oxide film, where the oxide film refers to coating with oxides to prevent internal corrosion.

 

Foods with high acidity or salt content should be cooked in regular pots rather than aluminum pots.

 

The same goes for ramen. It is healthier to cook it in a regular pot rather than a specialized one.