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Stop storing these 5 foods in steel containers – Here's what you didn't know

Apparently, storing certain foods in steel containers isn't a good idea. So, let's take a look at five foods you shouldn't store in steel containers.

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Author : Nancy Tiwari
Published : Jul 10 2025, 12:40 PM IST
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We usually store food in steel containers, right? But apparently, storing some foods in steel containers isn't good. This is because those foods react chemically with the steel and produce harmful substances. They can also be harmful to health. So let's see which five food items should not be stored in steel containers.

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Don't store pickles in steel containers. Their acidic content reacts with the steel, which can create harmful substances. This is bad for your health. Plus, the taste of pickles stored in steel can also spoil. It's better to store pickles in glass or plastic containers. This keeps their taste intact and safe.

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Avoid storing yogurt in steel containers. The bacteria in it can react with the steel and cause harm. Also, yogurt stored in steel can spoil quickly. So always store yogurt in glass or plastic containers. This preserves its taste and keeps it safe. This way, you can keep yogurt fresh and safe for a longer time.

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Don't store any lemon-based recipes in steel containers. Lemon has acidic components that combine with steel to produce harmful substances. Also, the taste of lemon stored in steel can be ruined. So, it's better to store them in glass or plastic containers. This preserves their taste and keeps them safe.

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Don't store tomato-based dishes in steel containers. The acidic elements in tomatoes can combine with steel to produce harmful substances. Plus, the taste of tomato dishes stored in steel can deteriorate. So, it's better to store them in glass or plastic containers. This preserves their taste and keeps them safe. This way, you can keep tomato-based dishes fresh for longer.

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Don't store fruits and fruit salads in steel containers. Fruits have natural acidic elements that react with steel and produce harmful substances. Also, the taste of fruits stored in steel can go bad. So always store fruits and fruit salads in glass or plastic containers. This preserves their taste and keeps them safe.

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Nancy Tiwari
Nancy Tiwari is a content writer specializing in entertainment and lifestyle. She creates engaging and informative content, with a focus on delivering creative and well-researched articles in her areas of expertise.
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