Kitchen organization, storage of leftover foods and other grocery items is one of the common problems of all the women across the world. There are many factors to consider and it is quite confusing while selecting between glassware, steel-ware and plastic-ware.
Things to look while selecting your storage container –
- Code
The codes are written at the bottom of the container in a small triangle. These codes explain the safety level of the storage-ware. Food containers with code 1,2,4, and 5 are considered safe whereas 3,6 and 7 are unsafe due to their composition.
- Weight
The containers should be lightweight and children friendly so that kids can carry them easily and safely. Usually, the plastic box for food [กล่อง ข้าว พลาสติก, which are the term in Thai] is considered the most convenient way of storing and transferring food.
- Oven
Plastics are not safer for oven use than glass.
- Freezer
Plastic can handle extreme temperatures and can positively store foods and other vegetables for a long period.
- Lids
It is really necessary to choose airtight containers for storage. Airtight containers keep moisture away from the stored food, in turn keeping the bacterial growth away. There are a lot of airtight kitchen utensil [ของ ใช้ ใน ครัว, which are the term in Thai] materials out of which glass and plastic are most preferred.
- Food friendly
Although many plasticware does not react with most food items, some might react.
- Dishwash safe
Usually, it is considered that plastic wares are not made for dishwasher, but you can still clean them by putting them in the first rack.
- Stain-resistant
The container must be stain-resistant
- Odor resistant
Some containers smell like the food even after being washed, therefore look for good quality containers.
- Space
Make sure the container you buy occupy minimum storage space of your cabinet and can also store most of the food at a time. Moreover, always avoid purchasing oddly shaped containers.
