Question from Stephanie
I have inherited a number of my mother’s Jello molds that are a type of metal. I love using them for tomato aspic and the like. A friend mentioned that she thought they might be aluminum. How do I tell if they are indeed made from aluminum or just from tin? I hate to give them away and want to use them but only if they are not aluminum.
Thanks,
Stephanie Pope
Debra’s Answer
Well, there are jello molds made from aluminum and jello molds lined with tin and jello molds that are “copper-toned aluminum.” And maybe more materials.
I would say if in doubt don’t use it. Particularly acidic tomatoes would pull aluminum from the mold.
