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Plastic containers are more likely to stain than glass, but we’ve found that some are more stain-resistant than others.
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We’ve found that round containers are usually more leakproof than square or rectangular containers. Not only will a good seal help food last longer, but leakproof construction is also important for transporting liquids. Airtight and leakproof: “You want something that’s really airtight with a good seal, if it’s something you plan to keep for a bit,” Nancy Hopkins, senior deputy food and entertaining editor for Better Homes & Gardens, told us.
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(This is why tempered glass is used for side and rear windows in cars and glass shower doors.) To understand more on how and why this seemingly random breakage occurs, you can check out our blog post on the subject.
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That being said, tempered glass is often referred to as “safety glass” because when it does break, it crumbles into cube-shaped pieces that are easy to sweep up, as opposed to long, thin shards that can more easily cut you. Tempered glass does have one downside, however: On rare occasions, it can shatter unexpectedly (this may seem spontaneous, but it’s usually a result of thermal shock or repeated stress on the glass). It can survive being dropped on the floor, and it’s able to withstand dramatic temperature changes without cracking. Tempered glass is ideal for cooking and storing food because it’s very durable.
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Most glass food-storage containers, including the Pyrex and Glasslock sets we recommend, are made of tempered glass, a type of heat-treated soda-lime glass.