Bob wrote:

>I have been told by two different individuals that plastic gallon milk
>containers contain a chemical put in the plastic to retard milk from
>spoiling.

I would know nothing about that.  But it brought to mind Allen's comment in
a recent email on this thread:

> I've never heard a hint of problems with glass,
>which is the most inert container material and is thus the best if
reheating is contemplated.

I was once told that in the manufacture of glass jars there is a mould
release compound used that leaves a residue on the glass, and that really,
new jars should be washed before use.  Comments anyone (on the validity of
the statement, not necessarily on the feasibility of doing it)?  I did
notice one time when we used a label with a poor quality glue that it would
not stick well to jars of raw honey.  After these had been liquefied in a
water bath the labels would stick fine.

Stan