Aluminum foil is an indispensable item in the American kitchen. While it is commonly used to wrap sandwiches, keep drinks hot and protect many other foods, it is also used in some types of cooking, such as baking potatoes.
Features
As we know, it has a shiny side and a matte side, and both have different properties. Firstly, the opaque side absorbs external temperatures. Secondly, the shiny side does the exact opposite, that is, it repels external temperatures.
So which side is the right one to use in each case? According to the manufacturers of this product, both sides perform the same function. Of course, some content creators on social media have told us that there is a more correct way to use it than the other.
More details
For example, if we are going to bake something and we want it to look its best, we should cover the product with the shiny side inward. If we do the opposite, that is, with the shiny side facing out, the material will reflect the heat of the oven. And the potatoes, among other things, will take much longer to cook.
If we are going to use it for food preservation, the shiny side should also face inward. If we are going to freeze it, the principle is the same. By wrapping the food in this way, we preserve its flavor and quality while protecting it from direct heat.
What to remember
When wrapping food in aluminum foil, it does not matter which side we wrap it in. Recently, however, it has become common to wrap food with the shiny side facing out, which can be more aesthetic than functional.
