Wide-Mouth Glass Mason Jars
The original plastic-free food storage solution. Ball mason jars are made from soda-lime glass with metal lids. No plastic contact with food.
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Storing acidic foods (tomatoes, citrus, fermented foods) in plastic containers dramatically increases chemical leaching. The longer food sits in plastic, the more it absorbs. Switching to glass for food storage is one of the highest-impact changes a family can make.
Why We Recommend This Product
Glass and metal only. Ball publishes full material disclosures. The jars are infinitely reusable and fully recyclable at end of life.
