I received a question from Jackie regarding an alternative to wrapping her food in plastic to store in the freezer. Funny enough I was wondering how to eliminate wrapping meat that I buy to freeze in plastic wrap, then popping them into a freezer bag. I’m no longer comfortable with having my food in close contact with plastic and I’ve realized I have a serious addiction to plastic baggies that I’m trying to break. They are just wayyy too handy to use. BUT - after googling Pyrex glass food containers, I’ve found my solution to both of these problems. We know that glass baby bottles have been recommended rather than plastic for babies and toddlers, well it’s back-to-basics with all food storage. Pyrex is a name that has been around forever and they are very cost effective. I find it shocking how expensive Tupperware is and they don’t code their products with a plastic recycling code. Really, it’s scary to know what kind of plastic they use…and it costs a fortune!Â
With food storage, Pyrex products can go into the refrigerator, freezer, microwave, or oven. They are also dishwasher and microwave safe. Unlike the plastics we are so suspicious about, they won’t absorb food flavors, odors, or stains…including tomato-based sauces.  I always wondered after storing left-overs with tomato sauce, why my plastic was stained from sauce. Well now I know the cheap plastic was probably leaching BPA into my food. Lovely.
Pyrex is also made in America. If you’ve purged your kitchen of all plastic containers, it’s time to start fresh with a quality product..and won’t it be nice to have lids that match the container? <smile>
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If you divide up bulk food to freeze from Costco, etc., this 6 piece set looks great for larger items.
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May 30th, 2008 at 9:28 am
Are you concerned that these have plastic lids? I checked with Pyrex and the lids are made with plastic number 7. Are these any options for food storage without any plastic 7?
May 30th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Hi there,
Thanks for the post! I agree, eliminating plastic in your kitchen is the best way to go. I figured the plastic lids on the pyrex were ok for my needs, as I was looking to replace my plastic options when freezing food. Here are some more options that are all non- plastic:
Anchor Hocking Glass Refriderator Storage - http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-85694S-Storage-Container/dp/B000LNW3OC/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1212179527&sr=1-30
Corning Ware - http://www.corningware.com/
Thermos stainess steel food jars, although very expensive are a great option for a lunch bag - http://www.thermos.com/Product_detail.aspx?CatCode=SCHO&SubcategoryID=32&ProductID=305
I hope these ideas help!
May 30th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Hi again,
I’m double checking with Pyrex, but I’m sure before I wrote this article I saw the storage sets being advertised as BPA free. I’m double checking this information and will post again.
Great topic hey? So many things to double check these days on the plastics front.
May 30th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Here is the response from Pyrex regarding their plastic lids. Just to summarize…the are BPA free. tx Suzanne
Thank you for contacting World Kitchen, LLC
Our PYREX brand lids are a composite of ingredients that, in the amounts
included in the lids, meet all FDA requirements for food contact
materials. In addition, our PYREX lids meet the requirements of
California’s Proposition 65 relating to heavy metals release. We are
sorry that we cannot provide you the exact ingredients in our lids. The
actual list of those ingredients is proprietary to World Kitchen and its
supplier. However, our supplier has confirmed that these covers do not
contain BPA. We hope this is helpful.
For further assistance, please contact our Consumer Care Center at
800-999-3436. Representatives are available from 8am to 6pm, EST, Monday
through Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Friday, and will be more than happy
to assist you.
June 14th, 2008 at 8:26 am
If Sandra says it has plastic #7 in the lids, then its not safe for food storage. If you search on internet, they say avoid plastics #3, #6 and #7. Since the query was specific to BPA, the company may be right when it says the lids dont have BPA.
I think I will follow a safer route and use all glass containers.
June 14th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Hi Amandeep,
Glass is always better for sure! I will post another article with all glass and bamboo food storage ideas. Thanks for the feedback.
S