Glass is also one of the oldest food containers known to humanity, with the first glass container discovered around 1500 BCE, and ancient Egyptians were among the first to discover this type of material. The ancient city of Amarna in Egypt, dating back to the 14th century BCE, is notable for containing some of the earliest examples of glass vessels. Colored glass containers was found 500 years later after the discovery of transparent ones.
Glass is a non-crystalline solid material primarily made from silica (sand) with other substances. It is formed by heating raw materials until they melt and then cooling them to solidify. Glass can be transparent or opaque depending on its composition.
Dark glass jars outperform all other types of containers, including porcelain, when it comes to preserving food and honey
However, they are less durable than stoneware and relatively less durable than porcelain regarding resistance to impact from falling. As for thermal shock resistance, glass outperforms porcelain.
Transparent glass possesses the same properties as opaque glass except for light blocking.
In general, glass has excellent heat retention capabilities. While porcelain also has suitable heat retention capabilities, it may not retain heat as effectively as glass. Porcelain, in general, has lower thermal conductivity than glass, meaning it takes a longer time to absorb and distribute heat. However, porcelain still has a certain level of thermal insulation, allowing it to retain heat to a certain extent.
Glass is non-porous and non-reactive, meaning it does not interact with or alter the taste, flavor, or odor of food. It is a neutral material for food storage and does not release any harmful substances, making it superior to all types of containers. Additionally, most glass food containers come with an airtight lid that allows for air release, preserving the food for a longer period and protecting it from oxidation. An important additional advantage of glass containers is that they are generally affordable and accessible to all consumers.
However, the issue of transparent glass remains a concern as its transparency allows light to pass through, accelerating the oxidation of food. This is a negative aspect, but it also serves as an essential aesthetic and commercial feature and is related to consumer protection.
Therefore, at BARARI, we recommend that each glass jar of honey be placed inside an eco-friendly cardboard box, leaving one sample outside the box for visual evaluation by the consumer. After all, “the eye eats before the mouth”
At BARARI, we have innovated glass containers that provide maximum insulation. They consist of two layers of glass with a semi-vacuum space in between. They also have a tightly sealed lid and a sturdy glass base to resist breakage in case of falls and to insulate honey from cold surfaces that may accelerate the crystallization process in honey.
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