Aluminium Tin Foil

Features & Benefits

• Aluminium Tin Foil available in 5m and 75m roll lengths
• Both rolls measure 450mm – approximately 17.72 inches – wide
• 5m roll measures approximately 16.40 feet long
• 75m roll measures approximately 246.06 feet long
• 5m roll provides approximately 2.25m² – 24.22 square feet
• 75m roll provides approximately 33.75m² – 363.28 square feet
• Flexible foil folds closely around suitable food and containers
• Helps protect food during preparation, cooking and storage
• Suitable for covering trays, dishes, plates and bowls
• Can help retain heat and moisture when used correctly
• Useful for lining compatible baking trays and roasting dishes
• 5m roll suits occasional and domestic use
• 75m roll suits catering, hospitality and commercial kitchens
• Easy to cut or tear to the required length
• Supplied per complete roll
• Available for delivery throughout mainland UK

Common Uses

• Covering food trays and dishes
• Wrapping suitable food
• Roasting and baking
• Covering leftovers
• Protecting food during refrigerated storage
• Lining compatible baking trays
• Covering serving plates
• Wrapping sandwiches and packed lunches
• Protecting food during transportation
• Catering and hospitality
• Restaurants and cafés
• Takeaways
• Hotels and guest accommodation
• Bakeries
• Delicatessens
• School and workplace kitchens
• Domestic kitchens
• Arts, crafts and general household tasks

Aluminium Tin Foil in Two Roll Lengths

Our Aluminium Tin Foil provides a flexible covering and wrapping solution for food preparation, cooking, storage and catering applications. Both options measure 450mm wide, which equals approximately 17.72 inches.

Choose from:

• 450mm x 5m – approximately 17.72 inches x 16.40 feet
• 450mm x 75m – approximately 17.72 inches x 246.06 feet

The compact 5m roll suits occasional use, smaller kitchens and household requirements. Meanwhile, the longer 75m roll provides a practical option for restaurants, caterers and other commercial users who require foil regularly.

Aluminium foil can be folded and shaped around suitable food, dishes and containers. Consequently, it provides adaptable coverage without requiring a separate size for every application.

Aluminium Tin Foil Specifications

Specification	450mm x 5m Roll	450mm x 75m Roll
Product type	Aluminium foil roll	Aluminium foil roll
Material	Aluminium foil	Aluminium foil
Roll width	450mm	450mm
Approximate imperial width	17.72 inches	17.72 inches
Roll length	5m	75m
Approximate imperial length	16.40 feet	246.06 feet
Metric dimensions	450mm x 5m	450mm x 75m
Approximate imperial dimensions	17.72 inches x 16.40 feet	17.72 inches x 246.06 feet
Gross foil area	2.25m²	33.75m²
Approximate imperial area	24.22 square feet	363.28 square feet
Appearance	Silver metallic foil	Silver metallic foil
Format	Complete roll	Complete roll
Main application	Domestic and occasional use	Catering and frequent commercial use
Selling unit	One complete roll	One complete roll
Delivery area	Mainland UK	Mainland UK

Dimensions and coverage figures are nominal, while imperial conversions are approximate. Manufacturing tolerances may also cause small variations in the finished roll.

The 75m roll contains 15 times the stated length and gross coverage of the 5m option.

Choosing the Correct Aluminium Tin Foil Roll

Choose the 5m roll when you require foil for occasional cooking, covering and wrapping tasks. Its shorter length suits domestic kitchens, holiday accommodation and smaller workplaces where users may not require a catering-sized roll.

Alternatively, choose the 75m roll for frequent food preparation and commercial use. The longer roll reduces how often busy kitchens need to replace their foil supply.

Both options provide the same 450mm width. Therefore, either roll can cover larger dishes and trays more efficiently than a narrow household foil.

Before cutting a section, measure the item and allow additional material for folding around the edges. However, avoid using more foil than necessary because excessive material can increase waste without improving performance.

450mm x 5m Aluminium Tin Foil

The shorter Aluminium Tin Foil roll measures 450mm wide x 5m long, which equals approximately 17.72 inches x 16.40 feet.

It provides a gross surface area of approximately 2.25m², or 24.22 square feet. Consequently, it offers a convenient quantity for occasional cooking, food storage and general household tasks.

The 450mm width can cover many plates, dishes and trays with one continuous sheet. As a result, users may require fewer overlapping sections when covering larger containers.

450mm x 75m Aluminium Tin Foil

The catering-sized roll measures 450mm wide x 75m long, or approximately 17.72 inches x 246.06 feet.

One complete roll provides approximately 33.75m² of foil, which equals around 363.28 square feet. Therefore, it suits restaurants, cafés, hotels, caterers and other busy food-preparation environments.

Because the roll contains 75m of material, it can reduce the frequency of replacements. Nevertheless, users should still cut only the amount required for each application to control costs and minimise waste.

Aluminium Tin Foil for Cooking

Aluminium foil can cover suitable roasting dishes and food during cooking. When used correctly, it can help retain moisture and reduce excessive surface browning.

The foil can also form a loose cover over suitable food. However, do not wrap it so tightly that steam or pressure creates an unsafe cooking condition.

Always follow the cooking instructions for the food, appliance and recipe. Furthermore, check that aluminium foil is suitable for the selected appliance before use.

Never allow loose foil to touch heating elements, naked flames or the sides of a gas oven. Additionally, do not use it where an appliance manufacturer prohibits foil.

Aluminium Tin Foil for Baking

Users can line compatible baking trays and roasting dishes to reduce direct contact between food and the tray. This arrangement may also simplify cleaning after cooking.

Press the foil gently into the shape of the tray without puncturing it. Then make sure loose edges cannot contact heating elements or interfere with air circulation.

Do not line the complete base, walls or ventilation openings of an oven unless the appliance manufacturer specifically permits it. Covering these areas can restrict airflow, trap heat and damage the appliance.

Wrapping Food with Aluminium Tin Foil

Cut enough Aluminium Tin Foil to surround the item and provide a secure overlap. Next, bring the edges together and fold them carefully.

Avoid pressing sharp bones, skewers or hard food edges directly against the foil because they may puncture it. Instead, use an appropriate container or additional compatible wrapping where necessary.

Foil can help protect suitable food from light, handling and moisture loss. However, it does not create a completely airtight or leakproof package unless the entire packing system has been designed for that purpose.

Aluminium Tin Foil for Refrigerated Storage

Foil can help cover suitable dishes and wrap compatible foods during refrigerated storage.

First, allow cooked food to cool according to safe food-handling procedures. Next, cover or wrap it securely. Then apply a suitable label showing the contents and relevant storage date.

Aluminium foil is not transparent. Therefore, clear labelling helps users identify the contents without opening every package.

Continue to follow correct refrigeration temperatures and food-rotation procedures. Covering food does not extend its safe storage period indefinitely.

Using Aluminium Tin Foil with Acidic or Salty Foods

Acidic and salty foods can react with aluminium, particularly during prolonged storage or cooking.

Examples may include:

• Tomatoes and tomato-based sauces
• Citrus fruits
• Vinegar-based foods
• Rhubarb
• Highly salted foods
• Strong marinades

Therefore, check the product instructions before placing foil directly against these foods. Where necessary, use a suitable food-contact container or place an approved barrier between the food and foil.

Do not use foil that has become heavily discoloured, pitted or damaged through a reaction with food.

Using Aluminium Tin Foil in a Microwave

Do not place Aluminium Tin Foil inside a microwave unless both the appliance manufacturer and the food instructions specifically permit it.

Metal can cause sparks, arcing, fire or appliance damage when used incorrectly in a microwave. Consequently, the safest general approach is to remove foil before microwave heating.

Where authorised microwave instructions require a small foil shield, follow those instructions exactly and keep the foil away from the appliance walls.

Aluminium Tin Foil and Freezer Storage

Aluminium foil may help protect suitable food during freezer storage. However, it can tear or puncture around sharp and irregular items.

For longer storage, combine the foil with an appropriate freezer-safe container, bag or wrapping where necessary. Additionally, remove excessive air and label the package clearly.

Check the supplied packaging for any specific freezer guidance. Then use frozen food within the recommended storage period.

Aluminium Tin Foil for Catering

The 75m roll provides a practical choice for kitchens that use foil throughout the working day. Caterers can use it for preparation, covering suitable dishes and protecting compatible foods during storage.

The 450mm width suits larger catering containers and trays. Furthermore, staff can cut shorter or longer sections according to each task.

Keep the roll in a clean preparation area and protect it from grease, moisture and contamination. In addition, include any dispenser or cutter within the kitchen’s cleaning schedule.

Cutting Aluminium Tin Foil

Pull the foil evenly from the roll and support it while cutting. Then use a compatible dispenser, serrated edge or safety cutter.

Foil edges and cutting blades can be sharp. Therefore, keep hands clear and avoid dragging fingers along a freshly cut edge.

If the packaging includes a cutting edge, position it securely before use. Replace damaged dispensers because exposed or bent cutters may cause injury or tear the foil unevenly.

A dispenser or cutter is not included unless the product listing specifically states otherwise.

Which Side of Aluminium Tin Foil Should Face the Food?

Standard aluminium foil often has one shiny side and one dull side because of the manufacturing process. For most general wrapping and cooking applications, either side can face the food.

However, specialist non-stick or coated foils may have a designated food-contact side. Therefore, always follow the instructions printed on the packaging if they specify a particular orientation.

Reusing Aluminium Tin Foil

A clean and undamaged sheet may be suitable for limited reuse in some non-food or compatible applications. However, do not reuse foil that is greasy, burnt, torn, contaminated or previously in contact with raw food.

Smooth the material carefully because repeated folding can weaken it. Additionally, inspect it for holes before deciding whether it remains suitable.

Commercial food businesses should follow their hygiene procedures rather than assuming that used foil can be reused.

Recycling Aluminium Tin Foil

Local recycling services may accept clean aluminium foil. However, collection rules vary by area.

Remove food residue where practical and allow the foil to dry. Then scrunch clean pieces together into a larger ball if local guidance recommends this method.

Heavily contaminated, laminated or mixed-material foil may not be accepted. Therefore, check the current instructions from your local authority or waste contractor.

Storage

Store unused Aluminium Tin Foil in a clean, dry place away from moisture, contamination and corrosive chemicals.

Keep the roll in its original packaging where practical. Furthermore, protect it from crushing because damage to the box, core or roll edges may make the foil harder to dispense.

In food environments, store the roll away from raw-food contamination and cleaning chemicals. Additionally, keep cutting edges safely positioned when the product is not in use.

Important Limitations

• Check the supplied packaging before direct food contact
• Do not allow foil to contact naked flames or heating elements
• Do not use in a microwave unless specifically authorised
• Do not line an oven base or block ventilation openings
• Take care with acidic and heavily salted foods
• Foil does not create a guaranteed airtight or leakproof seal
• Sharp food items may puncture the material
• Keep cutting edges away from hands and children
• Do not use damaged or contaminated foil for food wrapping
• Follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions
• Follow relevant food-hygiene and temperature-control procedures
• A dispenser or cutter is not included unless stated otherwise

Alternative Names

Customers may also search for:

• Aluminium foil
• Tin foil
• Kitchen foil
• Catering foil
• Food wrapping foil
• Baking foil
• Cooking foil
• Oven foil
• Silver foil
• Catering aluminium foil
• Food-grade foil
• Aluminium kitchen roll

Although people commonly call the product tin foil, modern food-wrapping foil is generally manufactured from aluminium.

Food Safety Information

This product is intended for wrapping, covering and cooking suitable foods. Nevertheless, users must follow the food-contact instructions and limitations printed on the supplied packaging.

Check suitability before using the foil with acidic, salty or strongly seasoned foods. Furthermore, do not use it in applications that the manufacturer or appliance instructions prohibit.

Commercial users remain responsible for safe food handling, temperature control, allergen management, labelling and storage procedures.

PPWR Compliance Information

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, establishes requirements for packaging placed on the EU market. Further information appears in the European Commission’s packaging guidance.

Businesses using this foil as packaging should assess the complete format, including the foil, roll core, dispensing box, labels and any additional containers.

This description does not constitute a declaration of PPWR compliance. Please contact us for available product information if you need to assess a specific application.

Sample Requests

A small foil sample may help you assess the appearance, flexibility and general suitability before purchasing a complete roll.

For roll products, we provide small sample patches where available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

• Email: sales@expresspackaging.co.uk
• Telephone: 0121 622 2347

Please tell us whether you require the 5m or 75m roll and describe the intended application.

Delivery

We can deliver Aluminium Tin Foil throughout mainland UK. Choose from 450mm x 5m or 450mm x 75m complete rolls.

Please confirm the required length and any application-specific food-contact requirements before ordering.

Illustration Only

Product photographs are for illustration purposes. Food, trays, dishes, dispensers, cutters and other accessories are not included unless the listing states otherwise.

Packaging, roll core, box design, foil finish and appearance may vary. Additionally, lighting and screen settings can affect how the metallic surface appears.

Dimensions and coverage figures are nominal, while imperial conversions are approximate. Always follow the instructions printed on the supplied product packaging.

in a clean, dry place away from moisture, contamination and corrosive chemicals.

Keep the roll in its original packaging where practical. Furthermore, protect it from crushing because damage to the box, core or roll edges may make the foil harder to dispense.

In food environments, store the roll away from raw-food contamination and cleaning chemicals. Additionally, keep cutting edges safely positioned when the product is not in use.

Important Limitations

• Check the supplied packaging before direct food contact
• Do not allow foil to contact naked flames or heating elements
• Do not use in a microwave unless specifically authorised
• Do not line an oven base or block ventilation openings
• Take care with acidic and heavily salted foods
• Foil does not create a guaranteed airtight or leakproof seal
• Sharp food items may puncture the material
• Keep cutting edges away from hands and children
• Do not use damaged or contaminated foil for food wrapping
• Follow the appliance manufacturer’s instructions
• Follow relevant food-hygiene and temperature-control procedures
• A dispenser or cutter is not included unless stated otherwise

Alternative Names

Customers may also search for:

• Aluminium foil
• Tin foil
• Kitchen foil
• Catering foil
• Food wrapping foil
• Baking foil
• Cooking foil
• Oven foil
• Silver foil
• Catering aluminium foil
• Food-grade foil
• Aluminium kitchen roll

Although people commonly call the product tin foil, modern food-wrapping foil is generally manufactured from aluminium.

Food Safety Information

This product is intended for wrapping, covering and cooking suitable foods. Nevertheless, users must follow the food-contact instructions and limitations printed on the supplied packaging.

Check suitability before using the foil with acidic, salty or strongly seasoned foods. Furthermore, do not use it in applications that the manufacturer or appliance instructions prohibit.

Commercial users remain responsible for safe food handling, temperature control, allergen management, labelling and storage procedures.

PPWR Compliance Information

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40, establishes requirements for packaging placed on the EU market. Further information appears in the European Commission’s packaging guidance.

Businesses using this foil as packaging should assess the complete format, including the foil, roll core, dispensing box, labels and any additional containers.

This description does not constitute a declaration of PPWR compliance. Please contact us for available product information if you need to assess a specific application.

Sample Requests

A small foil sample may help you assess the appearance, flexibility and general suitability before purchasing a complete roll.

For roll products, we provide small sample patches where available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements:

• Email: sales@expresspackaging.co.uk
• Telephone: 0121 622 2347

Please tell us whether you require the 5m or 75m roll and describe the intended application.

Delivery

We can deliver Aluminium Tin Foil throughout mainland UK. Choose from 450mm x 5m or 450mm x 75m complete rolls.

Please confirm the required length and any application-specific food-contact requirements before ordering.

Illustration Only

Product photographs are for illustration purposes. Food, trays, dishes, dispensers, cutters and other accessories are not included unless the listing states otherwise.

Packaging, roll core, box design, foil finish and appearance may vary. Additionally, lighting and screen settings can affect how the metallic surface appears.

Dimensions and coverage figures are nominal, while imperial conversions are approximate. Always follow the instructions printed on the supplied product packaging.