Question

Why are eatables preferably packed in aluminum foil?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

→ Aluminium foil have properties that help in keeping food packed inside it fresh for a long time as it acts as a barrier against light and oxygen, odours and flavours and moistness and germs, thus avoiding food decay. This also helps in stopping the fats in the food oxidising or turning rancid. It also allows storing without refrigeration.

Answer 2

Answer:

avoid breakage because of the thinness, the foil is doubled in the cold rolling mill and the rolled to the desired thickness. Aluminum foil provides a complete barrier to light, oxygen, moisture and bacteria. For this reason, foil is used extensively in food and pharmaceutical packaging.