FOOD NEWS
The Kitchen Tool You Absolutely Need If You Buy Food In Bulk
By Elizabeth Pak
Buying food items in bulk can be a game-changer for your wallet, but finding creative ways to store them can be challenging. If you’re someone who keeps their food in airtight containers in a basement, pantry, or cupboard, then you’ll want this often overlooked kitchen tool to help you get the job done.
Carefully scooping items like flour, grains, beans, spices, coffee, and oil into canisters, Mason jars, or even plastic bags one spoonful at a time can be time-consuming, and you run the risk of spilling the material and potentially wasting food. A funnel, however, can help you transfer items effortlessly without having to worry about making a mess.
The tool especially comes in handy when you need to pour liquid items into a container with a small opening or when you need to refill spices and sweeteners. Funnels come in all different colors and sizes — typically in a set of three (large, medium, and small), with materials varying from plastic, silicone, or stainless steel.