NoAluminum, in the foil state is solidIt would have to be liquified or vaporized in order for it to impregnate the food.
It will do that with tomato based saucesIn professional kitchens we cover the food first with plastic wrap and then with foilIt doesn't melt.
Does it need to work? If so, for what? Do you mean aluminum foil? I don't know where to get tin foil anymoreIf it does not need to work, take a cardboard roll and cut about an inch off one end, then cut a slit up one side of the rest of the rollRoll it tighter so it looks like a pipe stemCut holes and poke this through the cut-off sectionIt will look like a Native American peacepipeCover it in foil when you're done.
