Freezer-to-oven convenience

The only packaging that can withstand extreme temperature changes, aluminum can go from the freezer to the oven to the table – saving time during food preparation.

Microwaveability

It’s true – aluminum foil containers can be used in microwave ovens! In fact, foods heat more thoroughly in aluminum than in plastic and retain more of their original texture and flavor.

Transportability

Aluminum containers are leak-resistant, sturdy, stackable, and keep foods fresher than plastic or styrofoam containers.

Easy clean up

Choose easy clean-up or no clean-up. After cooking, save your aluminum containers and recycle them.

Tri-ovenability

Not only can aluminum containers be used in a microwave oven, they also stand up to conventional ovens and toaster ovens without melting, charring, or compromising the food’s original flavor.

Aluminum Features and Benefits Chart

This chart compares aluminum foil containers to other leading packaging materials. As you can see, aluminum offers the most flexibility and durability.

Tri-Ovenable

Only aluminum food containers can be used in all ovens: conventional, toaster, or microwave. Aluminum’s tri-ovenability permits fast and flexible food preparation. Consumers can defrost in the microwave, heat in the oven and brown in the broiler without ever changing containers.

Throughout the heating cycle in whatever oven is used, aluminum retains its bright, attractive appearance, while the food maintains its flavor and appeal. To watch our video that demonstrates the ultimate convenience of aluminum containers, visit our media page.

Fast and flexible

Prepare and serve meals almost instantly. Defrost in the microwave, heat in the oven, and cook under the broiler without changing containers.

Looks good – food tastes great

Aluminum’s gleaming surface maintains a bright appearance throughout use in any oven, while food maintains its appeal and flavor.

Efficient design

Aluminum’s conductivity accelerates both baking and freezing and allows faster and better product reconstitution   

Recyclable

As the leading recycled material in the world, aluminum pays for many municipal recycling programs. In fact, recycling aluminum saves billions of dollars annually in energy costs, helps create thousands of jobs in the collecting and processing industries, and lowers the cost of new aluminum. To learn more about the recyclability of aluminum, visit our media page.

Facts About Recycled Aluminum

•    All of the nearly 7 billion aluminum foil containers produced annually are 100% recyclable.
•    One-third of all aluminum comes from recycled metal.
•    The amount of recycled aluminum has doubled in the last ten years.
•    Recycled aluminum now represents 28% of the scrap value of all recycled materials.
•    Recycling proceeds help support community projects like Habitat for Humanity.