Aluminum is unhealthy
Not much time has passed since aluminum was valued on a par with gold. Previously, this metal was the material from which jewelry was made. But after the secrets of its extraction from clay became known, they ceased to be in dire need of it, and dishes were produced from it, which many housewives appreciated. Easy pans and pots are easy to wash, they serve for a long time, and cooking them requires less time than, for example, in cast iron pots. But through scientific experiments, scientists have proven that utensils made of aluminum are not so safe for human health. What aluminum is harmful to health - we will consider in this article.
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The popularity of aluminum as the metal from which kitchen utensils are made began in the mid-20th century and has not yet lost its position. Dishes from it are light and durable, endowed with good heat-conducting and operational properties, have an aesthetic appearance and are inexpensive. The demand for kitchen utensils made of aluminum does not fall, and its production is only increasing.
Consider the properties of aluminum: it is a light, strong and ductile metal with high electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability.
Important! The main advantage of this metal is the formation on its surface of a thin, but at the same time strong oxide film, which counteracts the destruction of dishes and increases its life.
The food cooked in such dishes retains its aroma and taste, thanks to the protective layer, does not come into contact with the metal itself during the heat treatment. You can cook a variety of dishes in such dishes.
Benefits:
- Excellent thermal conductivity. Provides uniform and quick heating of food. This is ideal for making cereals and boiling milk.
- Light weight, which makes the dishes light, which is very important when placing it in the kitchen.
- Low price. Makes such kitchen utensils more popular. So, for example, one cast-iron frying pan costs, like a whole set of dishes from this metal.
Disadvantages:
- The inability to store finished food in such containers for a long time, because the reaction of the metal with organic acids begins, which leads to oxidation. As a result, aluminum can accumulate in finished products and penetrate the human body.
- Food may burn.
- It can not be used for the preparation of acidic and spicy dishes.
- Prone to mechanical damage.
- Susceptible to chemicals.
to contents ↑Important! To kitchen utensils from this material served you for a long time and did not cause much trouble, use our tips, how to clean aluminum dishes.
Harm to aluminum cookware
Scientists have proven that aluminum is harmful to health, and accordingly - the dishes that are made of it, too.
Why is it harmful?
- Upon contact with food, a soft metal at the molecular level breaks down and penetrates into food without much difficulty. This occurs during cooking with a high acid content. As a result, food ingested metal enters the human body and can cause very severe food poisoning.
- Metal salts can accumulate in body tissues and internal organs, which can cause the formation of cancer.
The health of aluminum seems to be obvious.But do not rush to throw away dishes made of such metal. In a short period of time, food does not absorb a dangerous dose of aluminum. The body can easily get rid of it naturally. A cooked dish in an aluminum pan, which will be eaten immediately, does not pose a danger to human health.
Important! The situation changes radically if the product is prepared or stored in such dishes for more than 8-12 hours. In this case, toxic compounds occur. To achieve the dangerous trait of aluminum in the human body, a large amount of time is required.
Way out
A large number of manufacturers solve the problem in this way: they process this metal so that when in contact with food, no chemical reactions occur. All cutlery is coated with a special coating that prevents the oxidation of products.
Terms of use:
- There is enough special coating for a couple of years, and after that you just need to buy new dishes.
- If scratches, chips or other damage are found on the surface of the cookware, do not use it anymore.
- Immediately transfer food from such dishes to another, such as ceramic or glass.
to contents ↑Important! Surely, in your arsenal there are dishes from different materials, which also need to be looked after accordingly. The following our tips will help you with this:
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In this article, we examined how aluminum is harmful to health, as well as the main advantages and disadvantages of dishes made of this metal. With proper use and compliance with the rules of care, it will serve you for many years.
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