Material aspect:
Ordinary glass: relatively low price, easy to purchase, but average transparency and durability, may have some small bubbles and defects, and is prone to rupture when the temperature changes greatly.
High borosilicate glass: It has the advantages of low expansion coefficient, high softening point, resistance to rapid cooling and heating, high strength, high hardness, and high transmittance. It can solve the problems of ordinary glass being fragile and not resistant to cold and heat, and can be used in various scenarios such as brewing tea, wine, and making sauces.
In terms of usage
Food storage:
Sealing: If used for storing dry goods, tea, candies, etc., it is necessary to choose glass jars with good sealing properties, such as those with sealing rings, screw caps, or snap caps, to prevent air, moisture, and odors from entering and maintain the freshness and taste of the food. If storing food with low sealing requirements, such as cookies with independent packaging, you can choose glass jars with ordinary lids.
Capacity: Choose the appropriate capacity based on the number of household members and usage needs. For small households storing daily seasonings, glass jars ranging from 500 milliliters to 1 liter are generally suitable; If storing a large amount of grain or making kimchi, it is necessary to choose glass jars with larger capacity, such as 5 liters or even larger.
Cleanliness: Food storage tanks need to be cleaned regularly, and glass tanks with large openings, smooth inner walls, and no dead corners should be selected for easy cleaning and disinfection, avoiding the growth of bacteria in residual food.
Kitchen Cooking:
Heat resistance: If it is necessary to use glass jars for heating, steaming, or disinfection operations, such as making jam, canned goods, etc., high borosilicate glass jars with good heat resistance must be selected to prevent cracking during the heating process.
Material safety: Glass jars used for cooking should ensure that the material is non-toxic and harmless, and will not release harmful substances into food that may affect human health.
Decoration and beautification:
Transparency and appearance: Glass jars used for decoration usually require high transparency in order to better display internal items or decorative effects, such as making vases, potted plants, etc. Glass jars with high transparency, beautiful appearance, and no defects can be selected.
Shape and Size: Choose the appropriate shape and size based on the decoration requirements and placement, such as circular, square, heart-shaped, as well as glass jars of different heights and diameters, to achieve the best decorative effect.