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stains of the food item. This char- holds the heat for
acteristic makes glass containers a longer period of
perfect for packing all kinds of time thus keeping
food items. Moreover, the glossy the food hot.
side helps keep the food fresh for
a long period of time. Glass is safer than
plastic
Microwave heating Glass contain-
Almost all food grade glass ers are considered
food containers are microwave safer than plastic
safe. Though many plastic con- since plastic releases
tainers are microwave safe, the chemicals that can mix with the ket. The emerging trend in the
heat in the microwave can lead to food and have hazardous effect beverage industry is the alcoholic
plastic releasing toxic chemicals, on life. This usually occurs when beverage market, which is facing
which can mix with the food and hot food is put into a plastic a tough competition from metal
turn harmful. container. Glass containers are packaging sector in the form of
also free from leakage and hence cans. However, use of glass in
Transparency prevent food spill. the packaging of premium prod-
A glass container makes it easy ucts will lead the sector to retain
to see the food items stored in it TOP EMERGING TREND its market share in the forecast
without removing the lid. This The emerging trend in the period. This trend is anticipated
looks organized and makes it glass packaging market is the to be observed across different
easier to manage the food in the rising demand for eco-friendly beverage products like coffee,
fridge. packaging products in industries juices, tea, non-dairy beverages,
such as food and beverage and soups, etc.
Glass holds heat better than pharmaceutical, and technologi-
plastic cal advancements to make glass SUMMARY
Since plastic is a good con- containers light, easily port- Glass containers are long-last-
ductor of heat, they lose heat able, and compact. The beverage ing and can serve for a longer
fast leading to quick cooling of industry holds the highest market period of time as compared to
the food item. However, glass share in the glass packaging mar- plastic containers. They are safe
for freezing, preheating, and
microwaving. The new varie-
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GLASS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS ties of glass such as tempered
glass and Pyrex are expected
Glass Containers Plastic Containers to improve the durability of the
Can be recycled (Eco-friendly) Cannot be recycled product. Q
Microwave safe Not all containers are microwave safe
Maintains taste, quality, and
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Does not react with food Reacts with food
Increases the shelf life of food Cannot increase the shelf life of food
Food grade quality Not food grade quality
Cleaner than plastic Not as clean

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