Query re food stored in re-used glass jars

NiteRider

Hi

I store nuts, seeds and home-made muesli in glass jars. Although I have purchased a couple of these, mainly I wash and re-use old 100g and 200g coffee jars.

Normally these have been fine but recently I washed a few of the jars which had been in use (nuts, seeds etc) for a while. Afterwards the jars smelt very musty. I tried bicarb of soda but this didn’t work

I would appreciate some help. Should I be washing the jars more often, say once a week? Or can someone suggest a method of taking away the musty smell?
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nikibella

Hi,
I also use glass jars (usually jam or pickle jars) for keeping dry food and never had any problems. Have you tried to wash the jars in the dishwasher? Usually I do, especially the first time and check very well if the inside of the capsule is clean (normally the smell comes from there).

NiteRider

Thanks for your reply, nikibella, but we don't have a dishwasher, unless you count either my partner or I.

stilernin

NiteRider wrote:

Thanks for your reply, nikibella, but we don't have a dishwasher, unless you count either my partner or I.

Heat jars in the oven? This should sterilise and dry them.

NiteRider

Thanks, stilernin. Will give that a try