Whether it is small-scale use at home or large-scale use in restaurants and food service, whether it is cooking, baking, storing/covering food, or lining tableware or baking pans, it has become a vital existence.
The types of aluminum foil for household/kitchen use are the first thing you need to understand. Here are the main types:
1. Standard aluminum foil roll (thinner)
Suitable for smaller applications with less frequent use, such as wrapping food in daily kitchens, or grilling fish, baked sweet potatoes, corn, etc.
Is it suitable for light cooking and reheating?
Yes.
2. Heavy-duty aluminum foil (moderate thickness)
Suitable for grilling, baking, and long-term cooking, such as putting wrapped food in a microwave or oven. Moderate thickness, slightly thicker than standard aluminum foil, slightly more durable, and can wrap slightly heavier food.
Is it suitable for wrapping and heating standard amounts of food?
Yes.
3. Extra Heavy Duty Foil Roll
It is suitable for wrapping meat, freezing and transporting food, and can be used as a lining or covering material for larger containers. It is thicker than heavy-duty foil, sturdy and durable, and suitable for large-scale scene applications.
Is it used in professional kitchens and commercial environments?
Yes.
4. Extra Wide Foil
It is suitable for covering large plates/trays and can be used as a lining for larger containers. It is very wide and has a large area, which is very suitable for commercial use and large family gatherings. It is very durable.
Can it cover baking sheets and larger containers?
Yes.
| Type of Aluminum Foil | Best Use Cases |
| Standard Aluminum Foil | Everyday kitchen tasks, covering food, light baking |
| Aluminum Foil Heavy Duty | Grilling, roasting, wrapping heavy food items |
| Extra Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil Roll | Professional cooking, high-temperature use |
| Extra Wide Aluminum Foil | Catering, large-scale cooking, full tray coverage |
How to choose the best quality household/kitchen foil?
Choosing the best household/kitchen foil depends on the following key factors:
1. Thickness
The unit of thickness is microns, and the thickness data from thinner foil to thicker foil:
Standard foil thickness is about: 10-12 microns. There are thinner thicknesses such as 9 microns, but thicknesses above 10 microns are more durable and more popular.
Heavy-duty foil thickness is about: 15-20 microns. The thickness is slightly thicker, and many countries prefer to choose 16 microns and 18 microns.
Extra-heavy-duty foil rolls are over 25 microns thick. The thickness is extremely high and is used for heavy-duty applications.
2. Size and width
Standard foil widths range from 12 inches (30 cm) to 18 inches (45 cm).
Extra-wide foil is ideal for large pallets and commercial uses, with a width of more than 45 cm, and the most commonly used is 60 cm, and a width of 60 cm can be called extra-wide foil.
3. Type of use
Which household aluminum foil should I choose if I have regular cooking needs?
Choose standard aluminum foil roll.
Which household aluminum foil should I choose if I have grilling needs?
Choose heavy-duty aluminum foil roll.
Which household aluminum foil should I choose if I have industrial cooking needs?
Choose extra-heavy aluminum foil roll.
Which household aluminum foil should I choose if I want to cover larger food or containers?
Choose extra-wide aluminum foil.
Why do different countries prefer different types of household aluminum foil?
Different countries have different requirements for the thickness and width of aluminum foil because of the differences in cooking habits and local food preferences in different countries. The following are the countries and requirements for aluminum foil rolls for household/kitchen/restaurant use:
1. North American countries (United States, Canada)
Prefer heavy-duty aluminum foil and extra-heavy aluminum foil rolls.
Often used for grilling, roasting and baking.
Commonly selected width: 300/450 mm
Commonly selected thickness: 13/16/22 microns
2. European countries (Germany, UK, Italy, Serbia, Macedonia)
Prefer standard aluminum foil for food storage and light cooking.
There is a growing demand for extra-wide aluminum foil in the catering industry.
Commonly selected width: 300/450 mm
Commonly selected thickness: 10/14/16/22 microns
3. Middle Eastern countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tanzania)
Extra-heavy aluminum foil rolls for grilling meats and kebabs are in high demand.
Widely used in restaurants and large family gatherings.
Commonly selected widths: 280/285/290/300/450 mm
Commonly selected thicknesses: 10/11/12/14/15/16/20/22 microns
4. Asian market (Vietnam, Japan, Korea)
Standard aluminum foil is popular for everyday cooking.
Extra-wide aluminum foil is used for large-scale food preparation in commercial kitchens.
Commonly selected widths: 280/290/300/450/600mm
Commonly selected thicknesses: 10/11/12/14/15/16/20/22 microns
5. South American market (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico)
Household aluminum foil is used for baking and wrapping tortillas.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil is used for grilling.
Commonly selected widths: 300/450/600mm
Commonly selected thicknesses: 10/11/14/15/16/20/25microns
Different countries require different widths and thicknesses of household/kitchen aluminum foil, so please choose the most suitable method based on the specifications popular in your local market.
Where can I buy the best household aluminum foil?
Please purchase household aluminum foil according to your actual situation:
If you are an aluminum foil wholesaler/supermarket purchaser:
You can cooperate with HTMM to implement large-scale purchases. The larger the quantity, the more favorable the price will be.
If you are an individual:
You can purchase it by going to a supermarket or local store.
If you need to purchase household aluminum foil rolls in large quantities, if the thickness you need is between 9mic-30mic and the width is between 280-600mm, HTMM is definitely your best choice. Cooperating with the best quality aluminum foil manufacturer is definitely your wisest choice.
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