Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

The DU Lounge

Lonestarblue

(11,983 posts)

1. Some glass containers can explode in the freezer.

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Sat Nov 23, 2024, 11:32 AM

Nov 23

For something liquid like a soup, I generally use a plastic container even though I’ve been trying to cut down on plastics use. I have found freezer-safe glassware though it probably does exist.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Freezer question.....does it really matter what container you use to say, freeze chili??? [View all] a kennedy Nov 23 OP

Some glass containers can explode in the freezer. Lonestarblue Nov 23 #1

Just don't overfill glass so ot has room to expand. 1WorldHope Nov 23 #2

I have switched over to glass for most of our food storage... 3catwoman3 Nov 23 #3

My choice too. And as another mentioned, just don't fully fill to allow for some expansion and you'll be good to go hlthe2b Nov 23 #4

I have done the same. Diamond_Dog Nov 23 #6

Some plastic food containers get brittle in the freezer Easterncedar Nov 23 #5

Sort Of, Yes ProfessorGAC Nov 23 #7

Now seriously, why didn't I think of that...... a kennedy Nov 23 #8