Mason jars

Preserving glass containers

Mason jars are glass containers with threaded necks and two-piece metal lids, designed for home canning and preserving food.

The airtight seal keeps contents fresh for long-term storage.

Named for their 19th-century inventor, they've become iconic household objects—used for drinking glasses, craft projects, and rustic décor: The wedding had flowers in Mason jars on every table.

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pantry shelf · headspace · pickling · pantries · container · sealing · jarring · brining · airtight seal · sterilization · cold pack · hot pack · pressure canning · hermetic sealing · fruit preserves · jam making · vacuum seal · food safety

Categories
Opposites
container material and disposability

Mason jarsTupperware

Plastic kitchen storage brand

plastic wrap · aluminum foil · cardboard boxes · tin cans

food preservation method

Mason jarsfreezer bags

Sealable bags for frozen storage

chemical preservatives · vacuum sealing · freeze-drying · refrigeration · frozen food

container material

Mason jarsplastic containers

Tupperware · aluminum cans · tin cans · shrink wrap

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G