Table 1 Description of the three different conditions used in testing aluminum pans
Experimental conditions | |||
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Short-term contact | Long-term contact | Heated | |
Temperature | 24 °C room temperature | 24 °C room temperature | 160 °C in a drying oven |
Contact duration (h) | 17 | 168 | 2 |
Simulated consumer activity | Preparation of a meal in aluminum dishes, e.g., marinating food overnight | Storage of food in aluminum dishes | Preparation of food in aluminum pans at high temperatures, e.g., in the oven or on a grill |
Number of pans per test configuration | The number of aluminum pans used for each of the test conditions was as follows: | ||
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