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POLL: Food storage containers...do you prefer plastic or glass containers?

Jul 31, 2008 by Ûµ catâ„¢ Ûµ feels like purring | Posted in Polls & Surveys

To store food such as leftovers in the fridge:

Glass food storage containers (w/ plastic covers) such as Pyrex?
-or-
Plastic food storage containers?

Good question!

To me it depends on the type of food stuffs that I am wanting to store, for cooked left overs to go into the fridge I do prefer to use glass, like the pyrex you have described, mind you there is nothing wrong with plastic as I have allso used these in the fridge as well.

For storage of cooked foods such as soups stews and the likes to be placed into the freezer plastic containers are the best.

For dry storage products like cereals, spagetti, biscuites, flour, sugar and the likes, I find that glass canisters are the best.

.............Cheers...........

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Bisphenol-A (BPA) is petroleum by-product; for those who are trying to reduce their dependence on oil products, aiming for a glass or Pyrex solution may be a better choice. An added advantage is that it might last longer than some plastics, and are often dishwasher safe – the same can not be said for the widely sold, disposable plastic containers.

Ideally, a plastic-free option not only reduces one’s carbon footprint, but also keeps most harmful chemicals out of reach. If the container is simply used to transporting food without re-heating in a microwave, using a stainless steel thermos or tiffin could be an option.

Assessing one’s storage needs may also help gauge if what features would be of the most use. For the brown bagger who hates hand-washing dishes, stuffing a plastic sandwich box into the dishwasher can result in warped or cracked containers. For the cook who prepares meals days ahead and then freezes them, using a freezer-safe choice like certain Pyrex or glass dishes could be option; make sure that if thawing or re-heating in the same container, that it is also microwave safe.

Always read the label; while the bottom part, which holds the food might be safe in a microwave or dishwasher, the lid doesn’t always fit in the same category. Using such containers to keep your foods in a lunch box might not present immediate health concerns, but try to keep it out of sunlight or extreme temperatures.

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by Joseph Parish

When you finally plan to store up on dehydrated foods it often can prove to be a shocking experience as you scout around the net looking at the various prices. Far too often this assortment of online merchants tends to charge enormous prices for their products which the average consumer most frequently decides to put off purchasing. These preparedness web sites try to sell you these long term items for prices that are unbelievable and really not necessary.

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By Joseph Parish

When you finally plan to store up on dehydrated foods it often can prove to be a shocking experience as you scout around the net looking at the various prices. Far too often this assortment of online merchants tends to charge enormous prices for their products which the average consumer most frequently decides to put off purchasing. These preparedness web sites try to sell you these long term items for prices that are unbelievable and really not necessary.

The fancy packaging and number 10 cans are completely unnecessary to ensure your family’s food needs in the event of an emergency situation. You can just as easily prepare many of your own supplies and at a fraction of the cost.

The first thing that you should do it store p on a considerable amount of mason jars with lids and bands for them. You can often find many jars at yard sales or flea markets where a bulk purchase could save you a considerable sum over purchasing the items new at the supermarket or your local Discount store.

Once you have the number of mason jars that you feel would suit your need you can start to fill them with the following items. Be sure that you label them with the item name, the date that you packaged them and any other information that you deem necessary. As an example, I package my own powdered cheese. One of the bits of information that I like to include on my label is the amount to use.

Items you can pick up at the grocery store include:

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