A unique combination of physical characteristics makes aluminium foil an essential material for household use:
Aluminium foil provides a total barrier to light, odour and moisture, thus making it ideal for the protection of sensitive food during cooking and storage;
It has unique mechanical properties as it is formable, strong and can be ‘dead folded’, which is beneficial when wrapping food;
Aluminium foil is an excellent conductor of heat and can withstand the highest temperatures encountered in cooking.