How Can Glass Jars Be Utilized?
Dec. 23, 2024
How Can Glass Jars Be Utilized?
Glass jars are used throughout many industries in an array of highly diverse applications. To meet various needs, they are produced in many shapes, sizes, colors, and thicknesses. Whether straight-sided, square, hexagonal, or another unique style, glass jars are valued for their ability to protect products without interacting with them chemically.
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Since glass is nonporous, the products it contains remain completely sealed from outside environments, protecting product taste, efficacy, scent, and more. Additionally, while consumers might fear the bioactive chemicals in plastics, glass is free from these chemicals and perceived as a healthier choice. This blog post will discuss the different applications of glass jars throughout various industries, as well as their benefits.
Glass Jar Uses
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In comparison to other types of containers, glass jars serve several unique purposes relating to storage and display. Not only are they a trusted means of keeping contaminants out of a product, but they also ensure product safety and quality since they are unaffected by external temperatures. For these reasons, they are widely used to protect perishable items.
When a product should be clearly visible to the consumer, glass jars are a popular choice. By choosing colored glass and unique shapes, glass bottles can attractively display the products contained within while effectively portraying brand identity. Glass is considered a premium quality material that is more highly sought-after by consumers than alternatives such as plastics.
Specialty jars are easily customized to meet the needs of highly diverse applications. In addition to different shapes, sizes, and thicknesses, glass jars are also produced in an assortment of lid styles. Due to its versatile nature, many industries rely on glass jars to protect their products, such as:
- Food & beverage
: Honey, jam, syrups, sauces, soda, and other drinks
- Personal care
: Creams, lotions, perfumes, oils, nail polishes
- Home
: Candles, decorative jars, diffusers, refillable soap containers, vases
Benefits of Using Glass Jars
For nearly any application, choosing glass jars over other materials comes with numerous benefits. Some of the most significant advantages of glass include:
- Sustainability
. Infinitely recyclable, glass contributes to waste reduction and cost reduction while being more environmentally friendly than alternative materials.
- Protection
. Glass is better for the food and beverage industry than alternative packaging methods since it keeps taste and flavor intact, extending freshness. Glass also withstands environmental heat and cold exposure better than certain alternative materials.
- Health benefits
. Glass resists chemical contamination and is non-toxic. Unlike some plastics, it is free of BPA.
- Visual appeal
. Glass jars look clean and are high quality. Clear jars allow the product to be completely visible while remaining protected.
Consumers view glass as a clean, sustainable, and high quality material. In addition to being available in numerous styles, glass jars are also easily customized with eye-catching decorations that communicate branding and grab consumers&#; attention.
Glass Jars at WB Bottle
WB Bottle Supply Company, Inc. was founded 90 years ago and is currently the most complete full-line glass jar and bottle supplier in Wisconsin, serving customers on a global scale. In addition to our extensive in-stock product line, we also offer full-service decorating capabilities, including an in-house graphic design team, as well as silk screening and pressure-sensitive labeling.
We offer single and multi-color decorating options to create professional-looking products with vibrant and accurately recreated colors. Whether you need a few cases or a few truckloads, WB Bottle can meet your needs with competitive freight weights and on-time delivery. Whatever your industry, our team can develop a customized solution that addresses all of your needs and sets your product apart from the competition.
If you have questions about our products or services, contact us today. You can also request a quote to get started on your personalized glass bottle solution.
Fifteen Uses for Glass Jars
Fifteen Uses for Glass Jars
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Some people collect plastic containers. I collect empty jars. Much to my husband&#;s amusement irritation, I have an entire cabinet in our kitchen filled with jars of different sizes. Why put them in the recycling bin when they&#;re sure to be useful?
When I&#;m planning to save a jar, I always remove the label. Most of the time a soak in hot water will do it; for stubborn glue, dribble on a little olive oil or vegetable oil and use a scrubby sponge. After I sterilize the jars and lids in the dishwasher, here are a few ways I reuse them:
1. Make salad dressing.
Put the ingredients in a jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake until your arms ache to emulsify the dressing. I always have a jar of mustard-and-garlic-laced French vinaigrette in the refrigerator.
2. Make pickles.
The easiest path to pickles is to reuse pickle juice by adding new vegetables (or even hard-boiled eggs if you like pickled eggs). Top the jar up with vinegar and water until the liquid reaches the top of the jar. Cure your new pickles in the refrigerator &#; the longer you leave them in the brine, the more pickle-like they&#;ll get.
3. Mix drinks.
An empty jar with a tight-fitting lid makes an excellent cocktail shaker. I&#;ve made many a margarita in an old jam jar.
4. Serve iced beverages.
I drink my morning iced coffee out of an old mason jar (I hear the Pioneer Woman does the same). I love the retro look, and the lid is convenient if I need to take my java to go.
5. Pack lunch.
Empty jars work perfectly in lunch boxes. Use tall, thin jars for liquids (juice, smoothies, cold soup) and short, squat jars for anything that needs a utensil (pasta salad, stew, leftovers).
6. Store utensils.
Is there anything more charming on a kitchen counter than an old jar with a bouquet of wooden spoons sticking out of the top?
7. Make butter.
Put room-temperature cream in a jar, tighten the lid, and shake until the curds separate from the whey and butter is born. Your arms will hurt, but fresh butter tastes really, really good.
8. Make refrigerator jam.
Even those of us who are too lazy for real canning can make homemade jam. Simmer ripe fruit with sugar and a few strips of lemon peel until it&#;s sticky and delicious. Pour it into a clean jar, put on the lid, and stick it in the refrigerator. If the jar was clean and the jam was hot, it will keep at least a month. You do have to keep the jam refrigerated if you&#;re not going to sterilize it in a hot-water bath.
9. Make pudding.
Mix up a simple cornstarch pudding (chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch, lemon, whatever) and pour it into small, clean jars to set. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
10. Bake a cake.
Yes, you can bake cakes, cobblers and lots of other delicious desserts right in a jar. For ideas, see the excellent blog Food in Jars.
Empty jars make perfect storage containers for rice, barley, wheat berries, quinoa and any other grains. The lids keep critters out and they look great lined up on pantry shelves. Use masking tape and a permanent marker to label your goodies.
12. Store leftovers.
Why buy plastic containers? Empty jars hold refrigerator leftovers just as well, you can actually see what&#;s inside, and they&#;re free.
13. Pack doggy bags (er, jars).
When friends come over for dinner I always offer them some of the leftovers. Everyone&#;s happy to take home a jar for the next day&#;s lunch.
14. Feed your neighbors.
When I make a big pot of soup or stew, I fill a few jars and take them across the street to our friends M & K, whose house includes two working parents, three hungry kids, and constant visitors. As a reward, M brings us soft seeded breakfast rolls every time she bakes. We&#;ve gone from neighbors to friends over the years and this ritual helped get us there.
15. Stay organized.
I have one jar for pencils and permanent markers (everything gets labeled before it goes into the refrigerator, freezer or pantry) and another for kitchen twine (the ball of twine stays in the jar, the end sticks over the side for easy pulling).
How do you use empty jars in your kitchen? Tell us in the comments below.
Erika Kerekes is a food entrepreneur who blogs about food, family, friends, and dealing with diabetes at In Erika&#;s Kitchen. Her Not Ketchup Paleo line of gourmet condiments are available at notketchup.com and on Amazon. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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