Does it matter which brand of aluminum foil you buy, and is heavy-duty aluminum foil better than regular? Lisa and Hannah break it down.

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0:00 – Intro
0:16 – Your Burning Aluminum Foil Questions
0:32 – How Aluminum Foil is Made
0:53 – What Foil We Tested
1:51 – Heavy Duty vs. Regular
3:45 – Check the Aluminum Foil Box
4:26 – Our Winners
5:13 – Can You Reuse Aluminum Foil?
5:38 – Is Aluminum Foil Recyclable?
5:51 – Shiny Side vs. Dull Side?
6:12 – When to Use Parchment Paper vs. Aluminum Foil
7:26 – Rapid Fire: Juicy Meats, Cookies, Heat Heat Cooking, Acidic Ingredients
7:53 – Conclusion

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