If you’ve been wanting to switch, there are big deals on glass food storage containers this week
Oops, you put tomato sauce in a plastic container again, and it left behind an orange tint that no amount of scrubbing can erase. If your food storage drawer is increasingly populated by stained bowls and orphaned lids, this week’s deals make it easier to justify an overhaul — glass food storage containers are deeply discounted.
Before you buy, though, it’s important to decide what type of container best fits your kitchen needs. Clip-lock containers can be great for packed lunches, while lidded bowls are good for prepping and refrigerating, and tall canisters store flour, rice and cereal where you can easily see what you have on hand. Just remember that every type of container (and plastic, silicone and bamboo lids) usually comes with unique care instructions, so that’s part of the commitment.
The benefits of glass food storage containers
Glass doesn’t absorb food odors or discolor as readily as plastic, and its transparency makes it easy to ID leftovers and ingredients without opening containers.
Glass bases can also often move between the fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and even the oven, which reduces the number of dishes you need to store and reheat food. Be careful, though — plastic and wood lids are generally not oven-safe and often require hand washing.
And finally, glass lowers your exposure to microplastics through your food, which is great for the health-conscious among us.
Deals on glass food storage containers
JoyJolt 24-Piece Glass Storage Container Kitchen Food Storage Set with Lids 48% OFF
This set comes with 12 borosilicate glass containers and 12 clip-lock lids. The round, square and rectangular vessels range from 11 to 35 ounces, and the lids have silicone seals that create airtight, leakproof closures. The glass bases are freezer-, microwave-, dishwasher- and oven-safe, as long as you remove the lid before heating.
Pyrex Colors Tinted (3-Pack, Full Set) Sculpted Tinted Glass Mixing Bowls With Plastic Lids
These three tinted Pyrex bowls can be used for food prep, serving and storage. The 1.3-, 2.3- and 4.5-quart tempered-glass bowls nest together to conserve cabinet space, and each bowl has a matching, BPA-free plastic lid for storing leftovers. The glass resists stains and odors and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Glass Food Storage Containers
This set comes with nine assorted glass containers paired with crystal clear, BPA-free lids that are airtight, leakproof, vented for microwave reheating and compatible with the line’s modular stacking system. The glass bases are freezer-safe and oven-safe up to 450 degrees.
ComSaf Glass Storage Containers with Bamboo Lids
This set of two canisters offers 1.6- and 4.6-quart storage containers: one for smaller ingredients and one for bulk pantry staples. They both have clear walls, so you can see when their contents are running low, plus bamboo lids and silicone sealing rings that form airtight closures.
Pyrex Simply Store (12-Pack) Glass Food Storage Containers Set
This Pyrex collection comes with 12 containers in different sizes, so you always have the right container for snacks, meal prep and family dinner leftovers. The round and rectangular tempered-glass dishes span 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-cup capacities and nest when empty for space-saving storage. Each container has a BPA-free plastic lid.
Amazon Basics Glass Food Storage Containers
This set contains seven round and rectangular leakproof containers, with capacities ranging from 1.6 to 4.5 cups. The nonporous borosilicate glass resists stains and odors and can go into the freezer, microwave or oven. They all have locking BPA-free lids with silicone rings to prevent leaks and spills.
Pyrex 6-Pack Glass Canister Set 15% OFF
This set includes six lightweight glass canisters in five sizes to organize dry goods from spices and coffee to flour and pasta. The glass lids close with food-grade silicone seals, keeping the contents visible from every angle. The containers are BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Leaves and Trees Y Set of 2 Large Glass Food Storage Jar
Each of this set of two borosilicate-glass jars holds 100 fluid ounces, enough room for flour, rice, cereal or coffee beans. A 4-inch mouth is wide enough to easily scoop or pour the contents. The bamboo lids have sealing rings to create airtight closures and keep contents fresh over time.
