Armaan Jain faces questions over cooking in aluminium utensil: ‘Don’t use’

Actor Armaan Jain recently shared a video of himself cooking in an aluminium vessel on Instagram, drawing mixed reactions from his fans. While many appreciated his culinary skills, some expressed concerns about the health implications of using aluminium utensils for cooking. Dr Pankaj Khatana, a Sr Consultant at Marengo Asia Hospitals, revealed that aluminium heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly, leading to faster and more uniform cooking.

However, he warned against using aluminium vessels for storing or cooking acidic foods like tomatoes, tamarind, lemon, or vinegar, as the metal may leach into the food, especially if the vessel is old or damaged. Dr Deepak Jha, Chief of Surgical Oncology & Breast Surgery at Artemis Hospital, stated that while there is no evidence linking aluminium to cancer, there are concerns about the potential health effects of repeated exposure to high levels of the metal.

He suggested opting for stainless steel, glass, or other safer cookware to minimize aluminium intake. Ultimately, the experts emphasized that occasional use of uncoated aluminium vessels is unlikely to pose a major health risk, but taking simple precautions and using safer materials can help reduce exposure.