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23 gru 2023 · A recent video going viral on social media claimed that the shiny and dull sides of aluminum foil are intended for different things when cooking. We talked to a food safety expert and Reynold's to settle the debate: Does is matter which side you use when cooking with aluminum foil?
2 paź 2024 · Is the dull side of aluminum foil the non-stick side? Should we wrap hot food on the shiny side before putting it in the fridge? Should we only use the matte side for cooking?
19 paź 2016 · Should the shiny side of aluminum foil, aka tin foil, go up or down when cooking? Many claim the shiny side should go down because it reflects heat and will slow down cooking. Is it true?
1 mar 2024 · When you unroll the aluminum foil from the roll, you’ll find the shiny side, which is the side that has been pressed by the rollers, while the matte side is a result of the foil pressing against itself when it was doubled up.
16 lis 2023 · When you pull a sheet of aluminum foil off the roll, there's a notable difference between the two sides. One is so shiny that you can practically use it as a mirror. The other, well, it's still silver but not nearly as sparkly. It turns out there's a good reason.
12 wrz 2024 · Foil has a shiny side and a dull side because of how it is manufactured. Unless you are using foil that's labeled non-stick, which does have a non-stick side, it does not matter what side you use. Both the shiny and dull sides can be used the same way to cook, freeze, and store food.
While the shiny side of the aluminum foil will reflect more radiation than the dull side, the difference is very small. Because convection is the main source of heat transfer in your oven, the difference is unlikely to be noticeable.
