Previously, aluminum cookware was used much more often. Today on the market there is a large selection of kitchen utensils made of different materials. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Aluminum cookware also has certain qualities, which will be discussed.
The greatest interest is the harm of aluminum. Therefore, many rumors go around dishes made of this material. Yes, aluminum, of course, is harmful, but in large quantities. The volume that enters the body with food, medicine and water does not have a negative effect.
Aluminum utensils are harmless to the human body, if certain rules are followed. Some acid-containing products react with aluminum. As a result, this chemical is released, it enters the food. Therefore, it is not recommended to use such dishes in the preparation of certain types of products. Today, manufacturers offer aluminum cookware with a degree of protection against oxidation. For example, anodized aluminum does not react with acid.
Aluminum cookware is not strong enough. It forms scratches and dents under any mechanical impact. As a result of oxidation, it can acquire a dark color. This is the lack of kitchen utensils made of this material. But modern manufacturers have eliminated it. Aluminum is placed in another, more durable metal having better characteristics. For example, stainless steel eliminates the oxidation process. In addition, such dishes have a more aesthetic appearance, will be less susceptible to scratches. Such pans are called multi-layer.
Aluminum cookware is characterized by high heat conductivity, which can be attributed to positive qualities. Therefore, it is very convenient to use.
To make the dishes last longer, you need to properly care for them. In new utensils, slightly salted water must first be boiled.
Wash dishes from such material in warm water. For a better wash, add a few drops of ammonia to the water.
If a dark coating has formed on the dishes, then it can be removed using vinegar. In this case, they take a cotton swab and, dipping it in vinegar, wipe the darkened places. You can also boil the dishes in water with a little vinegar.
After all the procedures, you should thoroughly rinse the items with warm water, and then wipe them with a dry towel.
If food is burnt, then the spots are wiped with a cut apple. After that, pour water into the dishes and add onion, apple peel or a teaspoon of soda to it in 2 liters of water. All this mixture must be boiled for a short time.
It is also recommended that you leave the pot of salt water overnight, and then boil this solution and wash the container thoroughly.
Aluminum utensils become dark if boiled water without salt or boiled unpeeled potatoes.
Now on sale there is disposable aluminum utensil, which is convenient to use and more durable (unlike plastic). After use, it must be disposed of correctly.