Choosing the right container for the right food is the main thing. Glass jars are the best for things you want to store for a long time, like pickles, chutneys, masalas, dals, tea, and coffee, because they don’t hold on to smells. For daily use, like storing cooked food, fruits, vegetables, or packing lunch for school and office, plastic dabbas are more convenient. You can use airtight plastic containers for food with moisture. If you plan to store something for weeks, glass is definitely the better option.
