Hi, I have come to know that aluminium foil is not good for health because it reacts when food is hot and high amount of aluminium is not good so if it's really bad then why they are so popular for wrapping and storing food. I have started wrapping food in brown paper bag for my daughter for her lunch box but is there any other better option for wrapping food which is fully hygienic and healthy too for daily use in kitchen also.

Dr. Shalini SinghalDietitian/Nutritionist22yrs exp

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Dear Ms. lybrate-user, You are right in pointing out that we should avoid cooking food altogether and wrapping hot, spicy or acidic food in aluminium foil as far as possible due to its leaching effect. Cold food however can be packed for short duration. You get 'Food Wrapping Paper Rolls' these days to wrap and heat food which are good. Also you could use stainless steel tiffins / containers or tiffin boxed with glass lining to pack food for your child.  

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