The first thing you should understand when buying storage containers is their intended purpose. Will they be used to store bulk products at room temperature, frozen products in the freezer, or products for short-term storage in the refrigerator? Depending on the product to be stored, it will be easier to understand which container to choose. Therefore, before bringing home a whole collection of storage containers, it is important to first understand their properties and functions to choose the most suitable option for your needs!
Key factor: material!
Each material has its own properties, so it is advisable to know which products can and cannot be combined with which material.
Plastic storage containers
Many people have doubts when it comes to plastic storage containers, especially when it comes to long-term contact between products and them. It is important to understand that plastic can vary greatly. High-quality polymer raw materials, which are used as a basis for the production of food storage containers, are not harmful to health. This type of container has many advantages.
Plastic storage containers are the most practical if food needs to be stored across different temperature ranges – usually for products intended for freezing or temporary storage in the refrigerator. Plastic is a light material and adapts well to temperature changes – it does not expand or contract, thus it is durable, unbreakable, and does not release toxic substances even if such a container is heated in the microwave. A significant advantage is also the weight of these containers - the insignificant weight of plastic containers allows them to be placed in unlimited quantities on shelves in kitchen cabinets or the refrigerator. To distinguish a high-quality plastic container intended for storing cereals, sugar, tea, pasta, and other products in a store, special markings on the bottom of the containers will help you.
Such containers are not cheap, because food-grade plastic is an expensive material that cannot be recycled. A good quality plastic container cannot cost less than a euro, as the production and raw material costs are higher than for others, so such a final price is not possible.
We have also taken care of baby feeding, because we know how difficult it can sometimes be to fully feed a child while on the go. In our offer you will find Tescoma Papu Papi premium plastic containers for children, which are BPA-free.
Excellent for transporting and serving baby food. The containers are made of durable plastic using unique nanoCARE technology – they are antibacterial, do not absorb odors or colors. The containers are environmentally friendly – simply rinse after use, no need to wash with dishwashing liquid or in the dishwasher. The containers can be sterilized. 3-year warranty.
Glass storage containers
Glass is an environmentally friendly material. Glass will be a classic, stable choice – it is a neutral material and will not impart any taste or odor to food, even if it is in prolonged contact with food. Prepared and unprocessed food stays fresh longer in glass containers because bacteria do not accumulate and spread on the smooth surface of the glass. Glass containers are the best option for long-term storage of prepared food. Glass tolerates temperature fluctuations less well – it cannot be moved directly from a cold to a hot environment – due to invisible micro-cracks, it may start to crack or break completely, but usually, this type of container is made of heat-resistant glass, which means that if necessary, you can reheat previously prepared food in a glass container in the microwave and only then put it on plates.
Glass food containers do not absorb food odors or colors. Unlike plastic containers, the walls of glass containers will not be stained by beetroot, carrot, or red cabbage juice. That is why glass containers look aesthetically pleasing even after years of use.
Vacuum storage containers
Vacuum containers can significantly simplify your life. Manufacturers equip such containers with a special lid with a valve/button, with which you can regulate the airflow in the container. When placing food in a vacuum container, cover it with the lid and then press it from several sides at once. When air exits the container, close the valve on the lid. The vacuum created inside the container will extend the storage time of the food inside it by several days.
This storage container is ideal for storing baby food and food that needs to be consumed within a few days. Cottage cheese, milk, berries, opened preserves, and other perishable products are stored in a vacuum container.
Furthermore, when taking soup, liquid porridge, or a second course with sauce in such a container, you can be sure that it will not leak on the way.
If you buy food in bulk, make sure you have the ability to store it for a long time!
