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Zachary Cartwright, a food scientist at the Aqua Lab in Chicago, said: Aluminum foil It cannot create a tight seal, allowing oxygen and air to reach the food, which encourages the growth of harmful microbes, according to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”.
He explained, “Aluminum foil is not inherently sticky and does not fully adhere to surfaces, making it ineffective in… Food protection“.
According to experts, the diet can lead to: Wrapped leftovers Aluminum foil can cause food poisoning, putting a person’s life in danger.
Cartwright emphasized that the best options are resealable plastic containers, plastic bags, or even plastic wrap, as these options ensure a tight seal that helps reduce the risk of growth. Bacteria.
He added that aluminum can react with acidic or salty foods, such as tomato sauce, causing toxic substances to leach into the food.
Consumption was related Aluminum In the long term, some toxic neurological disorders and kidney, liver and bone damage.
For his part, Professor Primrose Friston, a lecturer in clinical microbiology at the University of Leicester, stressed the importance of using hermetically sealed containers to store leftover food.
He explained that the usual refrigerator temperature of between 3 and 5 degrees Celsius may not prevent some microbes from growing, indicating that freezing is a safer option for longer food storage.
Dangerous microbes that can grow on food include staphylococci, which produce toxins that lead to… Food poisoningAnd bacteria that can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Improper storage also increases the risk of bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum or Listeria monocytogenes developing, which can lead to serious illness, especially in people with weak immune systems or the elderly.
