People generally have different views on the use of aluminum foil in cooking: Some people believe that using aluminum foil tableware for grilling will cause health risks. Another view is that grilling on aluminum trays or aluminum foil is beneficial and harmless, because it ensures that the fat in the barbecue does not drip directly into the charcoal fire, and the fat that falls into the charcoal fire will burn when burning. Releasing carcinogens into food harms human health.
The above points are all valid, but one shouldn’t ruin the atmosphere of a great barbecue experience by worrying too much. Indeed, grilling pre-seasoned meats and vegetables, or grilling fish drizzled with lemon juice, can cause aluminum ions to migrate from the foil tray or foil into the food on the grill. However, on the other hand, using an aluminum tray or foil can help prevent fat from dripping into the charcoal, where burning fat can release carcinogens. Therefore, it is decisive to use aluminum trays or aluminum foil correctly.
