Debra Lynn Dadd

Aluminum safety

QUESTION:

Hi,

I have noticed that after baking cookies on my aluminum cookie sheet and dry them off after washing them - there is always a silver residue on the towel - Has the coating come off or is there any danger in this?

Thank you.

POSTED BY SUSAN :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 01/02/2007 6:50 AM

DEBRA'S ANSWER:

I've never noticed a silver residue after cleaning my aluminum/steel baking pans, so I'm not sure what to tell you. Logically, it sounds like something is coming off the pan, and if it's an aluminum pan, it's probably aluminum.

As to the danger, take a look at Q&A : Aluminum Cookware and Alzheimer's Disease, where I already discussed the danger of aluminum exposure from cookware.

If you decide you are concerned about this exposure, you might want to get another cookie sheet. Yours may be of inferior quality...it shouldn't leave a residue on the towel. Or use a silicone baking mat, which is nontoxic and non-stick (see Q&A : Silicone baking mats vs parchment paper).

Debra :-)

COMMENTS:

I have older large baking sheets that I've used for years. I do not know if they are aluminum or a combination steel/aluminum. I can't imagine that they are stainless steel (about $20 for two) Is using unbleached parchment paper or silicone sheets enough protection to be able to continue using these baking sheets with safety? I roast nuts, bake croutons, cookies, etc.

COMMENT FROM DEBRA: I believe so. The silicone baking mats would offer more protection.

POSTED BY CRICKET :: CALIFORNIA USA :: 09/28/2009 8:04 AM

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