Kitchen Storage

Why choose glass for food storage?

Glass doesn't absorb the colour of tomato salça or the smell of garlic and spices, so a container used for sarma today can hold fruit tomorrow. You can also see what is inside without opening the lid, which helps keep the fridge in order.

What each piece is for

• Paşabahçe 635 ml airtight glass jar: red lentils, bulgur, rice, nuts, loose tea or homemade preserves. A row of matching jars makes the pantry easy to read.
• Paşabahçe 4-piece glass pudding containers: portion sütlaç, muhallebi or keşkül straight into the cups and chill them, ready to serve.
• Borcam with red lid (1320 cc) and with glass lid (2750 cc): bake, cover and refrigerate in the same dish.
• Paşabahçe Homemade oil and vinegar bottle, 1000 cc, with metal stopper: decant olive oil or vinegar from large tins for everyday pouring.
• Brillant Aldip 6-piece stainless steel set with airtight lids: a lighter, non-glass option for lunches and picnics that won't shatter if dropped.

Building a pantry system

Start with what you use every week, such as lentils, bulgur, rice and tea. Jars of the same size line up and stack neatly, and a funnel makes refilling from bulk bags easy. Keep the oil bottle away from the heat of the stove so the oil stays fresh longer.

Tips for storing food in glass

• Let hot food cool a little before sealing, so steam doesn't build up under the lid.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes. Don't move glass from the freezer or fridge straight into a hot oven.
• If you freeze food in glass, leave room at the top for it to expand. Check each product page for freezer guidance.
• Label pantry jars with what is inside and the date, especially for pulses and grains you buy in bulk.

Related

For more lidded dishes that go from oven to fridge, see our Borcam dishes. For baking, browse all bakeware, and see the full Paşabahçe range for tea glasses and serveware.