Is the "jar" glass or plastic? If it is plastic, is it BPA free?
1714664
It's plastic and I'm not sure how you tell if it's BPA free. There is a triangle on the bottom with what looks like pet under it but I can't tell for sure. It also says gepack. Sorry if this doesn't help.
1714665
It's plastic and says on the bottom: #1 PET which is supposedly safe - not BPA.
1714666
I posted a comment a moment ago. I researched BPA after that and thought it might help to say there is a 1 in the triangle on the bottom. I hope that helps.
1366516
The jar is heavy duty glass. Awesome! Love how it cleans and no scratching!
2256097
Both the lid and the jar are glass. The spigot is metal and feels well made. Saw no leaks when we used it!
1145510
It's plastic , and the green paint on the container flakes easily. You can look for a Mason Glass Jar that will fit into it for replacement if you like.
1281449
I wish it was, but as it came out long before the BPA news, I doubt it is. I really wish Oster would make a BPA-free updated version of this, because I loved mine! ... for now, it's glass Ball jars. Don't fit well in a cupholder, but less potentially toxic.
955799
It is glass. Basically it's a mason jar with a hole poked in the lid and a straw put through. It's great. Got it for my mom for Christmas and she loved it!
258854
It absolutely seems like glass to me. If it is plastic, I can't tell the difference. I'm not going to throw it to find out though. :)
316822
It is definitely NOT plastic. It is vitreous glass. It is beautiful, hard and resists high temperatures, but it is not unbreakable. It tends to shatter rather than break if it is dropped. In 30 years I've broken only 2 or 3 pieces.
1630289
The jars are silicone, so they are bpa free. It is nice because if you make your own food and freeze it, the food thaws quickly in these containers- I just put mine in hot water.
2158597
It is glass. We have had no issues with this and have found it easy to keep clean.
2059442
The jar is plastic BUT don't let that change your mind . . . the honey is utterly fantastic !
1007547
Yes, it is plastic. blahh!!!! I kept it in the fridge to avoid leaching from the plastic. But prefer glass as well.
1685969
The jar is glass so it is indeed BPA-free. You need a filter for the chloramine, which distillation does not remove. But the question remains as to if the small filter provided is large/extensive enough to do the job. My understanding is it takes a pretty extensive filter to remove chloramine. Also, people should be warned NOT to run this in an unventilated area as distillation emits some toxic fumes. Best to run it in the garage or somewhere well ventilated.
658073
This one that I purchased are Metal lids. I have no idea if they are BPA free...doesn't say on jar or box.
2070932
This one is glass. I've had it about a year with no breakage. Not sure where to replace it other than contacting the company.
1365678
The container is definitely glass; the lid is plastic. It's a great piece from Pyrex!
932163
Plastic--I never saw a BPA Free label or statement on it, but it could be. Best to contact the manufacturer about that.