Health in Focus: Why Cold Cuts in Glass Containers are Better

When storing food, especially cold cuts, the choice of material is crucial. Glass offers a number of advantages that make it a superior option to plastic - find out why.

Necessary ventilation of cold cuts

Cold cuts require adequate ventilation to maintain freshness. Glass containers allow for effective air circulation, which prevents moisture from accumulating and affecting the quality of the cold cuts.

Plastics, on the other hand, often seem practical because they are so airtight. However, this is counterproductive, especially when it comes to cold cuts, as condensation forms more quickly.

For optimal storage of cold cuts, you therefore need a glass container with minimal air circulation without the cold cuts drying out. This is why we developed our SmacoGlas concept . You decide whether you want to use SmacoGlas with or without a seal: aroma-tight with a seal - more air circulation without a seal.

temperature regulation

Glass is an excellent insulator and helps to keep the temperature of the cold cuts constant. This is especially important because fluctuations in temperature can cause food to spoil more quickly.

Plastic boxes often have very thin walls and therefore cannot maintain the temperature of the refrigerator for long. This means that the cold cuts are exposed to strong temperature fluctuations every time they are taken out of the refrigerator and quickly become warm.

hygiene

Glass is a non-porous material that does not absorb odors or dyes. It can be sterilized at high temperatures without developing microcracks, a common problem with plastic containers. These cracks can become a breeding ground for bacteria and endanger food safety.

Condensation quickly forms as a result of the rapid warming. Combined with the lack of air circulation, this provides the ideal breeding ground for germs and bacteria, which multiply very quickly.

durability and environmental compatibility

Plastic bowls often show signs of wear after a few months to years, while glass bowls can last for decades if handled properly.

Plastics can also release chemicals, especially when they come into contact with fatty foods such as cold cuts. Glass containers are much more durable than plastic containers. They can be recycled without any loss of quality, while plastics become brittle over time and develop microcracks that affect both durability and hygiene. You can't see any cracks in your boxes? Then take a look. Microcracks in plastic are the main reason why plastic boxes take on odors. That's exactly when a plastic box belongs in the trash. Glass, on the other hand, can be used as long as it isn't broken, because germs and bacteria don't stand a chance with glass.

Chemical inertness

Unlike plastics, which can release chemicals, glass is chemically inert. This means that no substances can migrate into the cold cuts and harm your health.

The chemical inertness of glass is one of its outstanding properties, which makes it ideal for storing food, especially cold cuts. Glass is mainly made of silicon dioxide (SiO2), a material that is very stable under normal conditions. It does not react with most chemicals and is resistant to corrosion and decomposition. This means that glass does not release harmful substances into the food it contains.

Plastics, on the other hand, can release potentially harmful chemicals under certain conditions, such as high temperatures or contact with certain foods. These chemicals, often known as plasticizers or bisphenol A (BPA), can leach into the food and pose a health risk. Glass is free of such additives and is therefore a safer choice for health.

Another advantage of glass is that it does not absorb odors or flavors, which is not always the case with plastics. This helps to preserve the original flavor and freshness of the cold cuts. Glass can also be cleaned at high temperatures without releasing chemicals, which is not recommended for plastics as they can melt or release chemicals when exposed to heat. This means that glass is more hygienic even when cleaned without any chemical cleaning products, just with hot water.

Conclusion

Glass is the better choice for storing cold cuts for several reasons.

It keeps your cold cuts cool for a long time, prevents the formation of condensation, deprives germs and bacteria of their breeding ground, and does not release any substances into your food.

So if you have glass containers at home, use them until they break without worrying. And if you need the perfect storage for cold cuts, then our SmacoGlas cold cuts box is worth it. It is the only glass box in the world that has been perfectly developed for cold cuts: minimal air circulation, raised areas on the bottom for optimal ventilation from all sides.