If metal conducts heat better than paper, why do taquerias wrap hot burritos in tin foil rather than something more insulating like paper?

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If metal conducts heat better than paper, why do taquerias wrap hot burritos in tin foil rather than something more insulating like paper?

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Foils also reflect heat back inside. Since the foil is very thin and therefore can’t absorb that much heat, it doesn’t conduct as much heat away as it keeps heat in.

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