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Aluminum Foil Has Two Sides For A Reason, Here's Why

Aluminum foil is a kitchen essential that you likely use regardless of whether you consider yourself an expert chef. The material is perfect for lining dishes and trays to prevent sticking or spills and wrapping up your food to keep it warm after it's cooked. But if you've ever taken a good look at a sheet of foil, you may have noticed that it has two distinct sides. As it turns out, there's a reason for that difference.

Typically, one side of the foil is shiny while the other side remains duller. The contrast in sheen is due to the process that goes into crafting each roll of foil. According to the USDA , aluminum foil starts as a liquid alloy of metals — 98.5% aluminum, iron, and silicon. This alloy is rolled very thin and h

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