Think Twice Before Packing Hot Food In Aluminum Foil

Packing hot meals in aluminum foil may pose hidden health risks, warns Dr. DK Gupta, chairman of Felix Hospital in Noida, UP. Heat can cause aluminum to leach into food, especially when stored for hours. Such exposure may weaken immunity over time. Acidic items like tomato chutney or lemon-based dishes are particularly unsafe in foil and should be avoided.