Safe Food Storage Containers
As touched on in another thread, using safe food storage containers (no aluminum nor plastic) is important to our health. I wanted to start a thread about this subject, as it is so very applicable to TGN.
In this thread, I would like discussion about various containers that people have used, why you like them, sizes and most of all, online sources if you have bought them online.
In the past, we used glass containers for leftovers & premade lunches, but were obviously disappointed when they chipped or broke (so expensive & wasteful), so we switched to stainless steel. We have been very pleased with 2 types of these...no chips nor breaks. They stack easily, taking very little space. They are easy to clean. I only wish that the lids weren't plastic.
We only use stainless water bottles too, and have found that double walled eeps hot liquids hot & doesn't let water freeze when it's left in a vehicle way below freezing...a good thing to know if kids are forgetful! We had less punched out water bottles.
As for our raw milk, we invested in these (pics below) after I barely touched a gallon glass jar with another and had the milk quickly gush all over the fridge & floor. 😳 That was not nice. I had several jars show their age all around the same time. 😕
The gallon jars may be free, but waste & excessive mess is not a welcome thing. I will continue to use them & smaller jars for pantry use & dried herbs. It looks nice & I can tell content level at a glance.
Our new stainless steel containers are spill proof and leak proof and we have found, quite sturdy (they are not dented...life with kids.) They pour well, the handle both on the lid & bucket portion are strong. I only wish that they stacked better and that the rim was sealed, not just curled over, but the latter is not a big deal in the end. We bought these on Amazon. They are expensive, but should last a very long time. We will get more as we can afford them.
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Exactly what I have for my iced tea. I couldn't find a large glass container without a spigot. I do not regret buying it, but you're right, it is expensive.
I use glass containers with plastic lids for leftovers.
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Quality is usually well worth the expense in the long run.
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Those are very nice. As Torrey said, quality is worth the expense at the front end.
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I am trying to find some kind of container that I can easily remove the lids. I have arthritis in my fingers, hands, and wrists. Not every lid is easy to remove. I am still able to use a hand can opener. Does anyone have any tips? Thank you if you do.
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@Dianne Petersen I am using products like this one and do okay with my badly twisted fingers.
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@Dianne Petersen @shllnzl I can attest to this style being fairly easy to open & close. They are much better to open than some other styles.
There are stainless steel ones similar to this if you want something that won't chip or break. I have kids that are hard on things, so it works well for us. We don't have a microwave either, so no need to worry about microwave safety. Glass would be better if you plan on using a microwave at all.
We bought ours on clearance at a local store. They are similar to these:
You do have to be careful with how tightly the seals seal on any of the glass or stainless containers and make sure that the flaps will stay clipped down. We have found that some seal better than others and on occasion, some haven't clipped as tightly as others.
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@LaurieLovesLearning I looked on Amazon but didn't find the item pictured. Would love to order one. Do you happen to have the link?
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Curious - how do you know if an item is stainless steel? Packaging may say so but so often no markings on it. Once packaging is separated from item it gets iffy.
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@soeasytocraft I had the same question about the water bottles I got rid of. My husband advised me that stainless steel weighs a lot more, which I verified by comparing the items to known stainless ones.
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Another good place for food storage containers is Lehman’s country store. A lot of the old time devices for your homestead. Been buying from them for years. Hope this helps you.
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@EarlKelly I forgot about Lehman's. Great suggestion!
In Canada, we have Berry Hill, which is somewhat similar.
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I mostly use glass for leftovers and such like but the lids of course are still plastic. I would love to use more stainless steel but its expensive
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I have several of these around for larger things like flour and rice - which I use to “shop” from my larger store in the pantry.
Anchor Hocking 1.5-Gallon Montana Glass Jar with Fresh Seal Lid, Brushed Metal, Set of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RMO41M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ixJJEb71KH9VM
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