return to toparrow QUESTION: Can I use gelatin molds that are lined with copper or tin?
Use these molds for decorative purposes. To begin with, it is not recommended to use copper implements for food preparation because of the possibility that copper could leach into the food. This recommendation would not include copper pots lined with stainless steel-in this instance, the food would not come in contact with the copper. If the food contact surfaces were aluminum, the molds would be safe to use. If not, then use them only for decorative purposes. Source: Angela Fraser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Food Safety Specialist, North Carolina State University.
