Aluminum foil is one of the most versatile and useful tools in the kitchen. A few practical tips can make all the difference in making safe and risk-free use of it.

Mainly, that's because it can be toxic, explains Bryan Quoc Le, food scientist and author of the book " 150 Food Science Questions Answered." That's because "Aluminum is a heavy metal that can ...

Common kitchen supplies—the aluminum foil used to protect cookware, scented trash bags that keep garbage from stinking up the kitchen, or the common canola oil ready for frying—are a source of ...