It may not be edible, but its a key ingredient for practically any culinary project.

Is It Safe to Reuse Foil?

Ghosh was clear on the matter, saying its safest to dispose of foil after a single use.

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Foodborne disease, of course, is no joke.

The most common foodborne pathogens includeSalmonella,E.

coliandListerianothing you want to thrive in your kitchen.

We also encourage consumers to check availability for recycling in their communities, she says.

In fact, sustainability is a key tenet of the Reynolds brand.

The foil products are packaged in 100% recycled paperboard, which is in turn recyclable.

The next step might seem obvious, but dont forget: your foil must be clean.

If you cant remove all the food residue, it is not recyclable.

Not as easy to anticipate?

Recycling centers prefer that you submit your foil rolled up into a single ball.

The method is also super fun for grilling or even cooking over coals when you go camping.

A major asset of cooking food in foil is that it retains every bit of moisture.

OurGrilled Lemon-Pepper Salmon in Foilproves that in spades.

Pair it with ourGrilled Vegetables in Foil.

Another ingenious way to use foil?

Sincealuminum foil is safefor all kinds of cooking, your choices are unlimited.

Many recycling programs accept balled-up, clean foil, so there is quite literally a silver lining here.

And just thinking about a shiny new sheet of aluminum foil gets us excited about the possibilities.

From grilling packets to roasting sheet-pan meals to slow-cooking, multifaceted foil is the ticket to some serious deliciousness.

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