It looks like it's oxidizing. If they're disposable pans, nothing to worry about; it won't harm the food and you can toss them safter. If you're looking for something reusable, find something in stainless steel.
Hi Emmie. Thank you for your response!
Here’s the situation- I made a flan in that aluminum pan for a gift. It’s ugly after oxidyzing in the water bath. I want to prevent this from happening again. I thought about adding an acid like lemon or lime juice to the water next time. I also thought about using white vinegar but the smell might be awful? Any thoughts on adding something to the water bath next time to avoid or minimize oxydation?
@Terely Harrell...not a direct answer, but I've had better
& consistent success using ceramic dishes when making quiches or flans as gifts. Pretty and good textured, good tasting results.
You could probably find a glass/ceramic pan at a thrift store for not much money & use that--non-reactive and no need to get it back from the giftee...
@Terely Harrell, oxidation worsens in with acidic foods so I would not be adding more acid to the water. Aluminum is reactive to air and water, so your best bet is using stainless steel or seasoning the pan to block oxygen and water.
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Here’s the situation- I made a flan in that aluminum pan for a gift. It’s ugly after oxidyzing in the water bath. I want to prevent this from happening again. I thought about adding an acid like lemon or lime juice to the water next time. I also thought about using white vinegar but the smell might be awful? Any thoughts on adding something to the water bath next time to avoid or minimize oxydation?
& consistent success using ceramic dishes when making quiches or flans as gifts. Pretty and good textured, good tasting results.