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Is it unhealthy to bake in aluminum?

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According to the European Food Safety Authority, the tolerable weekly intake of aluminum is 1 milligram per kilogram of body weight. This benchmark helps contextualize the potential risks, and many home cooks ask: Is it unhealthy to bake in aluminum, and does it contribute significantly to our intake? The answer depends heavily on the type of aluminum, what you're baking, and how you use it.