When collecting leftovers, many people choose to wrap them in aluminum foil paper and then put them in the refrigerator; but experts warn that aluminum foil paper, a common kitchen necessity, actually has a disadvantage than its advantages.
Food scientists believe that foods wrapped in aluminium foil paper are more susceptible to dangerous bacteria. Dr. Zacharay Cartwight warned that the aluminium foil paper “cannot form a complete seal because it is not sticky”.
He told Southern Living that aluminum foil paper "cannot fully adhere to the surface", unlike fresh and or sealable plastic bags, it can prevent air and oxygen from contacting food. Dr. Katte explained that eating leftovers wrapped in aluminium foil can lead to serious food poisoning.
Before this, there was news that British retail Tesco decided to change the plastic cover on the head of the supermarket's horny muffin can and changed it to a soft plastic packaging cover that could not be reused. Now, experts warn the public to be extra careful when shopping, because the new soft packaging cannot seal the head of the horny muffin jar, which can easily lead to the virus.
Primrose Freestone, a clinical microbiologist at the University of Leicester, also urged the public to use sealed containers when storing leftovers.
She warned that people who do not properly store and reheat leftovers are likely to face the risk of "possibly life-threatening food poisoning." She also stressed that the temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator is not enough to prevent the growth of all dangerous microorganisms, so cold will be a better choice for preservation.
The following are professional tutors to correct food storage methods:
1. Use sealed containers: Using a container can help prevent food from being exposed to air, causing food to become more delicious. Among them, glass containers are not only more sanitary, but also a more environmentally friendly option.
2. Post a tag: Doing this can help track the shelf life and avoid food waste.
3. Put the same food together: Let people find the food they need more easily, using refrigerator partitions or reusable bags to help separate the refrigerator.
4. Use refrigerator and cold storage: Place raw meat on the bottom shelf to avoid contamination, and use cold storage for long-term storage.
5. Transfer stock: Put newer food behind and older food in front; this can help you notice food that needs to be processed first.