Food storage containers

Storing food in containers is necessary to organize food on the shelves, as well as to keep some food dry (buckwheat, rolled oats and other cereals). Plastic models are especially popular, which are low cost and good practicality. Along with analogs, plastic has many disadvantages, so it is not advisable to choose it as the main way of storing food.

Glass is a beautiful, aesthetic material. Of course, there is no need to talk about practicality and durability: even the thickest glass is at risk of breaking if you handle it carelessly. Therefore, when using glass containers, remember that these containers are fragile.

Besides, the disadvantages of glass containers include the severity of the design - even the lightest options weigh 100-150 grams. And the last drawback may be the price of glass containers - it is relatively higher than plastic options.

In addition to loose cereals, glass containers will go well with the herbs stored in it (parsley, dill).

Let's consider an option.

Bank for storing Bodum "Presso" 1 liter is a container made of transparent glass.It has a comfortable silicone in places of contact with hands, a convenient shape, that is, everything that a hostess needs to store food in an airtight container from the Bodum company. The product is intended for bulk cereals: buckwheat, rolled oats, oatmeal. The jar has nothing superfluous, and the silicone inserts are pleasant in design. Borosilicate glass makes the model lightweight, but at the same time impact-resistant.

Ceramic models have not gained popularity among housewives, as they have a number of disadvantages. The main disadvantages of ceramics are its opacity, fragility and high weight. Manufacturers try to decorate ceramic containers with different colors, as well as label them for greater ease of use (for cereals, bread, and so on).

Ceramics are chosen by housewives who value not only convenience, but also the appearance of such accessories. Ceramics are easy to clean and will not absorb unpleasant odors from food. In addition, ceramics can boast of the most original shapes: containers in the shape of cats, poodles and various animals, colorfully made of clay fired at a high temperature.

Option: "Cat Clancy" from Pavone, 2.6 liters.

The model "Cat Clancy" has a large capacity, which will allow not only to put a funny accessory on the table or shelf, but also to store a large amount of bulk food or spices in it. The container will especially appeal to those housewives who like to decorate their everyday life with decorative accessories for good reason.

A plastic container is the most budgetary and popular option for storing a wide variety of products: cereals, eggs, bread, herbs. Plastic allows you to create a wide variety of containers: oblong, short, narrow, wide, low or high containers.

Another advantage is the tightness of the plastic: the lid seals the container tightly, creating an internal atmosphere of tightness. For storing eggs, it is plastic containers that are best designed - convenient recesses help place a dozen eggs without the danger of accidental damage.

In the store you can see both individual models and sets of plastic containers, so the choice is up to the buyer. A significant disadvantage of this method of storing food is the composition of the plastic. Some models may have a corresponding odor that can be transmitted to the food stored inside.

It should not be forgotten that it is plastic in combination with foam that allows you to create isothermal containers with many trays for storing a large amount of food while preserving heat. Some of them are also called refrigerated containers, since they also work in the opposite mode - the cold is left cold in warm climates.

Consider this option: a set from the Winner brandcontaining 3 containers of 1.6 liters each.

By purchasing plastic containers, you can safely take the sets - they will definitely come in handy on the farm. In this case, each of the three containers is equipped with a window to determine what is stored inside, as well as a tight lid to protect it from the external environment. The rectangular shape and minimalistic design of the models means that they will fit into any environment, be it a kitchen table or a shelf in a kitchen cabinet.

Iron accessories should be sorted out immediately, and buy only those that are provided with stainless properties. Otherwise, after a month of use, the walls will be covered with corrosion, and food storage is highly discouraged under such conditions. Metal is stronger than plastic and lighter than ceramic and glass, but often has a metallic odor in the first few weeks of use. The enamelled metal is also safe only until the enamel is damaged, but if this happens, using the accessory is dangerous to health.

Metal container option: Brabantia company, in a set of 3 metal containers of 1.4 liters each. A set of three steel containers allows you to store sugar, coffee and tea separately. Each container has a corresponding inscription, however, no one obliges anyone to store these products inside. In any of them, you can put herbs or cereals for storage.

The ideal volume of 1.4 liters (not scanty, but not too large) allows you to arrange all 3 containers even in a small kitchen. The lid fits snugly against the base, so you can count on food to keep fresh for a long time.

Wood products attract with their beauty. The carving can decorate the food container with a variety of patterns. However, beauty hides insecurity - without weekly treatment with special solutions, the tree begins to absorb everything it comes into contact with: the smell of stored cereals and moisture that the environment emits.

Besides, lids on wooden containers do not seal the space inside, so you have to take care of the safety of food separately... For these reasons, wood products should not be used as containers for storing loose cereals or ready-made food.

In case of an extreme desire to use wooden containers, you can make an order at the nearest company that makes custom-made wooden accessories. They will take into account the individual wishes of the buyer and make a container, but this will most likely cost a lot, since manual work requires good payment.

How to choose a good container for storing food, see the video below.