Collection: Miron Violet Glass Jars

They are mainly used for storing and preserving light-sensitive products — essential oils, herbs and superfoods among them.

Industrial production of violet glass only began in 1995, but the idea is far older: the Egyptians are thought to have stored precious oils in violet and gold vessels.

How does violet glass work?

Visible light degrades many plant-based products over time. Clear glass lets visible light straight through, which is why light-sensitive products keep poorly in it.

Violet glass blocks almost the entire visible spectrum, letting through only a small amount of light at the violet and UV end — which is what gives the glass its near-black appearance and its preserving effect.

Violet glass vs amber glass

Amber glass takes a different approach. It is designed primarily to block ultraviolet light — which is why medicines are commonly bottled in amber — but it still transmits a good deal of visible light. Violet glass does the more thorough job of keeping visible light out, which is what matters most for dried herbs, powders and oils stored over months.

Why buy a Miron glass jar?

Miron jars are used by skincare manufacturers and superfood shops like us — you will see products such as our Siberian Chaga Mushroom Extract bottled in them.

They are also a tidy way to organise superfoods you have bought in packets or clear bottles. Just label them clearly, since the jars all look alike from the outside.

Buy Miron violet glass jars in Australia

You can buy European-made, high quality Miron jars right here, shipped anywhere in Australia. Grab some superfoods on the way out — if your order is over $100, we’ll take care of the express delivery fee.