Which type jars are better for storing spices, glass or plastic?
OK, I’m about to order some spice jars so I can consolidate all the various spices we use into a useful, consistent storage system. I am stuck with whether it’s better to order glass or plastic jars. The plastic jars have more size options than glass, but I wasn’t sure if the spices store longer in glass. Since I will not be changing what spice is stored each jar, I’m not worried about the fact that the plastic might absorb some of the flavor/aromas of the spices in it. Glass jars won’t haze over time, but these spice jars will be in a cabinet and not on display. Glass is a little more expensive, but not significant. Thanks for your input.
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11 comments a “Which type jars are better for storing spices, glass or plastic?”
always use glass,it doesn’t absorb like plastic does
Glass definitely. Plastic tends to absorb the odours, which means that the odours are being removed from the spices.
Glass, Bugs can’t get into it
Glass is everlasting and nothing soaks into it.
Glass would be the best way to store spices, since it will not effect the spice in any way. Plastic sometimes leaches and will affect the actual flavor and smell of a spice. Also, glass seems to preserve the spice’s lastisity for a longer period of time. AnswerGirl
glasses for sure. in terms of material degradation as well as preservation, glass material is far more superior than plastic.
while i prefer glass use whichever will be most convient for you even plastic baggies work fine-ease of opening and closing will promote their use and hopefully you will be replacing product often
Glass with gas tight is preferred,glass is more Resistance and do not react with spices.Plastic tends to emit plastic odour under prolong storage
Definitely glass. Even if you will be keeping the same spice in the same jar, the plastic absorption taking the flavor and aroma out of your spices and the plastic possibly ‘leaching’ will affect how they taste. Also, plastic jars can be chewed through by bugs and mice, ruining both the jar and the spices. I have found that my spices taste a lot fresher when they are stored in glass jars. Thanks for asking.
WE ALL VOTED FOR GLASS..
BUT BE SURE IT’S DARK GLASS, BLUE OR BROWN SO THAT UV DOES NOT GET ONTO THE STUFF.
BE SURE THAT THERE IS NO EXTRA DAMP AIR IN WITH TWIGS… MOLD CAN GROW, TO AVOID THAT FREEZE THE STUFF IN GLASS, OR USE SIZE PLASTIC.
THROW OUT LAST YEARS….
THEY HAVE LOST THEIR TASTE.
BUY FRESH, WHOLE NEW DEAL… FRIENDS WILL ENJOY YOUR COOKING MORE.
GROW IT NOT IN SHADE = MAKES THEM LANKY AND LESS FLAVORED, OR GET IT AT FAVORITE FARM GARDEN.
SOME FLAVORS DISAPPEAR IF YOU PUT THEM ON TOO EARLY
IN THE COOKING = PARSLEYS, GROUND= PEPPER..
so on the local news I happened to notice a fellow on there keeping all of his herbs in glass jars….didn’t seem to matter what was previously in those jars so really if it is a matter of expense then save your money and spend it instead on ways to sterilize the glass after you get it
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