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A few days ago I accidentally put wife's beloved Bialetti Brikka pot in the dishwasher. The aluminium lost its anodized coating due to chemical reaction with th
by riobard 3y ago
A few days ago I accidentally put wife's beloved Bialetti Brikka pot in the dishwasher. The aluminium lost its anodized coating due to chemical reaction with the detergent (alkaline I think), and the pot turned dull/dark gray. Scrubbing the surface left some gray mark on fingers, which got me wonder if aluminium is actually safe for making coffee? Bialetti also sells stainless steel pots, and I wonder if they're safer to use.
- MrBuddyCasino 3y agoGenerally, acidic foods shouldn’t be used in conjunction with aluminum. I suspect the patina protects against this, but I wouldn’t drink the coffee until it has been re-established. Stainless steel is always preferable from a safety POV.
- jdthedisciple 3y agoOh Lord, I hope you were forgiven..