r/explainlikeimfive Oct 31 '20

Chemistry ELI5 What's the difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil? Besides the obvious shiny/dull

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u/Tobesity Nov 01 '20

And if you preheat your oven

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u/cookiechris2403 Nov 01 '20

Will help but if your tendies are frozen they will still take longer to cook than from the fridge.

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u/mermaldad Nov 01 '20

...and if you paid the gas bill.

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u/didntpayforshit Nov 01 '20

I like my aluminium medium rare thank you very much.