Beware Of The "Lasagna Cell": The Danger Of Food And Metals - Meathead's AmazingRibs.com
My foil-wrapped lasagna has holes in the foil: what's going on here? Some chemicals in foods react badly with certain metals and can even create toxins. Here's what you need to know about reactive and corrosive metals, how your lasagna can create a sort of electric battery cell, and how to avoid this problem.
Beware of a reactive pan and be afraid of the lasagna cell. Reactive pots and pans made of aluminum, cast iron, hammered steel, brass, or copper can react with some chemicals in foods, especially the acids and salts in sauces, brines, and marinades, and they can undergo a chemical reaction and create off flavors, and in rare cases, are toxic. Non-reactive containers made of stainless steel, glass, porcelain, and enamel will not change when subjected to foods. Plastic is also non-reactive, but it can also absorb flavors and be stained by sauces. Perhaps the most extreme example is the…
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