Monday, 13 August 2012

Plastic Vs Glass: The best food storage containers for you

The debate of whether plastic food storage containers are better or their glass cousins is definitely ongoing in the mind of every kitchen user. Though, the choice really depends on how you actually want to use the container, there are a number of factors on which the overall usage of both types of containers can be compared. Check out the pros and cons of both type of Food Storage Containers below:
Food Storage Containers

Benefits of Plastic food storage containers:
·         Plastic food storage containers are definitely light in weight making them ideal for your kids to carry their food in.
·         Plastic food storage containers are not fragile, so they can be used over a longer period of time.
·         Another important benefit of plastic food storage container is that they can help you keep food fresh for days and also make reheating a lot easier. As long as the food storage containers are air tight, you don’t really have to worry about the food items.
·         Plastic containers are freezer safe, making them ideal for storing food fresh and frozen for a long time.

Drawbacks of plastic food storage containers:
·         Plastic food containers are easily affected by light, which discolors them, and are prone to dents and scratches.
·         Food containers made from plastic mostly absorb food flavor and odor, making them a less attractive option.
·         Plastic food containers, especially the cheaper variants, are made using BPA plastic, which isn’t exactly good for your health. Moreover, plastic isn’t biodegradable and takes thousands of years to break down.

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