How Many Meal Prep Glass Containers Do You Need?
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Paul Ren
Hello! I’m Paul, the Senior Sales of Canzo Glassware. With 18 years of experience in the glassware industry, I’m excited to share some insights from our perspective as a China glassware manufacturer. Today, we’re diving into a common question: How many meal prep glass containers do you need?
When it comes to meal prepping, one of the key questions we often face is: how many glass food containers do we actually need? The answer depends entirely on how many meals we plan to make, whether some of those meals will be frozen for long-term storage, and how much rotation we plan for our future meals. Here’s a breakdown to help guide our decision-making.
How Often Do You Want to Wash Your Containers?
The frequency of washing our containers plays a big role in deciding how many we should own. For some of us, having one container and simply portioning meals daily from a larger storage unit works just fine. But if we’re trying to prep multiple meals ahead, we’ll need more. Are we freezing meals? If so, we may want to have a separate set of containers dedicated to frozen food, so we don’t need to wash and reuse the same ones every day.
For example, if we’re prepping five days of lunches for the fridge, we might find five containers work perfectly. Snacks can be handled with a couple of bento boxes and larger storage containers for bulk items. Our goal should be to balance convenience with practicality, so we’re not constantly washing the same containers every day.
Start With What You Have
Before rushing to buy a new set of meal prep containers, it’s wise to first assess what we already have in our kitchen. Many of us likely already own food storage containers that can work, at least temporarily. It’s helpful to use what’s available until we get a feel for how much we’re actually prepping and whether it’s a habit we’ll stick to.
If we don’t have containers with reliable lids that seal, it’s worth investing in a small starter set. We can begin by purchasing enough containers to last for a week’s worth of meals, and from there, see how our meal prep routine develops.
Transitioning to Glass Containers
Many of us have been using plastic containers, or even takeout containers, for years with no major issues. They might be cheap, and in some cases, they may have even held up well for long-term use. But over time, plastic tends to stain, and the lids can start to wear out or leak. That’s why switching to glass is such a popular option for meal preppers.
Personally, I’ve been using takeout containers from my favorite sushi place for the past four years, and they’ve done the job. However, as I’m planning to move out soon, I’ll be transitioning to a set of glass containers for my meal prep. I’m opting for eight rectangular glass containers with three-cup capacity, which will give me enough to prep two weeks of lunches. The glass won’t stain, and it’ll last much longer.
Building a Long-Term Meal Prep Strategy
When thinking about how many containers to invest in, it’s important to consider our long-term meal prep strategy. Are we prepping just for lunches, or are we also preparing dinners, snacks, and breakfast? Will we rotate meals frequently or batch cook and freeze in bulk? Answering these questions will help us figure out how many containers we need, and whether we want a mix of glass and plastic.
As we grow more accustomed to meal prepping, we might find it helpful to expand our container collection. Some days we may want to prep a full week’s worth of meals, while other times we might only need a few containers. The key is flexibility and gradually building a set that fits our needs.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the number of meal prep glass container we need depends on our specific routine. Whether we’re prepping for just a few days or storing meals long-term in the freezer, the goal is to find a system that works best for our lifestyle. Start small, use what we have, and build up from there. With time, we’ll find the perfect balance between convenience, efficiency, and practicality in our meal prep routine.
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