How Tupperware Stacks Up to New Food Storage Options
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Between our Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, December is peak time for leftovers. But while you're putting those leftovers away, stop for a moment to consider what the best container for the job is.
For decades, Tupperware was the reigning king of the food storage world. The name Tupperware itself became synonymous with any reusable plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
But is Tupperware still the great defender of leftovers? Consumers have a ton of options these days.
Safety First
Concerns over the link between BPA - a substance commonly found in some plastics - and myriad health problems including cancer and heart disease, have driven many consumers away from plastic in recent years.
Producers of plastic containers, including Tupperware, have shed BPA from their products in recent years in response to the reports, but many consumers continue to steer clear of plastic containers as new safety concerns surface . While plastic certainly wins the trophy for durability, a 50-cent glass mason jar often will get the job done just as well, while allaying fears of potential lurking carcinogens.
Source: Fox News