Glass is a great material for storing food because it is durable, recyclable and free from harmful substances. But not all glass containers are the same.
With SmacoGlas we want to try a comparison with a giant: WMF TopServe!
First of all: Of course we are not neutral ;) After all, we are convinced of our product. And not just because we invented it, but because we have been using it every single day for over 2 years. But we can address the advantages and disadvantages of both systems as neutrally as possible.
SmacoGlas vs. WMF TopServe
Both offer high-quality glass products that differ in some ways. We will compare the products based on 5 criteria: material, design, function, stackability and sustainability. At the end, you can decide which glass box better suits your needs and values.
Material:
Both products are made of 100% glass, which is robust, recyclable and free from harmful substances. However, the lids are different: SmacoGlas has a stackable glass lid with a tongue and groove principle that ensures a virtually airtight seal.
WMF TopServe has a stainless steel lid with a silicone seal and a freshness valve that regulates the supply of oxygen and moisture. The glass lid from SmacoGlas allows you to see the contents of the box without removing the lid, while the stainless steel lid from WMF TopServe offers better heat insulation.
Design:
Both products have a beautiful and elegant design that can be used both at home and on the go. The SmacoGlas box has a rectangular shape that saves space in the fridge, while the WMF TopServe bowl has a conical and oval shape that is good for serving, but the curves mean that it wastes a considerable amount of space in the fridge.
The SmacoGlas box has natural optimal ventilation and raised areas in the base for cold cuts, which together with the solid construction preserves the freshness and quality of the food for a long time, while the WMF TopServe bowl has a removable drip tray that prevents the food from coming into contact with condensation.
While the Wmf TopServe requires a grid for the use of cold cuts etc. to keep the food away from condensation, the SmacoGlas cold cuts box does not need this, because with SmacoGlas no condensation forms in the first place.
Stackability:
Stackability is an important aspect of food storage as it saves space and creates order. The SmacoGlas cold cuts boxes and the WMF TopServe bowls are both stackable, but in different ways.
The SmacoGlas cold cuts boxes have a stackable glass lid with a tongue and groove principle that ensures an almost airtight seal. The boxes have straight walls, which means they can be stacked on top of each other with or without a lid, and thanks to the tongue and groove principle, they can also be stacked very high without becoming wobbly or falling down. In addition, you can continue to stack on top of the lid, so you can use the lid not only as a lid, but also as a separating layer for greasy things like meat salad or similar, without the box stacked on top becoming greasy.
The WMF TopServe bowls can only be stacked with the lid on, as they are smaller at the bottom than at the top. The bowls have an oval shape, which is ideal for serving. The bowls offer less stability when stacked, as they can slip or tip over more easily.
In summary, the SmacoGlas cold cuts boxes offer better stackability than the WMF TopServe bowls as they save more space, offer more safety and allow more flexibility. The WMF TopServe bowls are more suitable for serving than stacking.
Function:
Both products are dishwasher and microwave safe. However, the SmacoGlas Box is not officially oven or freezer safe, while the WMF TopServe bowl is oven safe up to 180°C and freezer safe down to -20°C. The SmacoGlas Box is a sustainable system that can also be used by retailers as a deposit system that saves money and avoids plastic waste by replacing the use of plastic packaging at the fresh food counter or in the unpackaged store. The WMF TopServe bowl is a 3-in-1 solution for preparing, serving and storing that enables clever and effortless handling.
Sustainability:
Both products are environmentally friendly because they are made from recycled glass that can be reused. However, the SmacoGlas Box is even more sustainable because its entire concept with the SmacoGlas set and the matching bag avoids the use of plastic packaging that can pollute the environment and endanger health.
The SmacoGlas box is also more customer-friendly as it saves money and reduces waste. In addition, the SmacoGlas cold cuts box is made of classic soda-lime glass, which is 100% recyclable and can be disposed of in the glass recycling container, while the WMF TopServe is made of borosilicate glass and cannot be disposed of in the glass recycling container. Borosilicate glass disrupts the recycling process and should therefore be disposed of at a recycling center or in the residual waste, which is not very sustainable.
So you can see that both products have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on what you prioritize. The SmacoGlas box is more suitable for those who value sustainability, freshness, space saving and a beautiful table setting, while the WMF TopServe bowl is more suitable for those who value heat insulation, heat resistance and large volume.
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