Investing in some bottles is a great way to ensure produce stays fresh for as long as possible when preserving ingredients. There are various styles and shapes of bottle available, with each having different merits depending on what a home cook needs it for.

Interesting shaped bottles are available from Head Cook and Bottlewasher, including the Padova Flat Flask Glass Bottle 500ml, priced at £3.95. This is a heavy duty Italian glass bottle, which is perfect for oils, vinegars, spirit-based preserves and even juices and cordials. These bottles can also be purchased in a 200ml version, priced at just £3.25 each.

Anyone who need tall bottles may find that the Eddingtons Lirica Bottle, Clear 250ml is just the thing, available for £2.95. This is a corked preserving bottle, which is perfect for storing oils and vinegars. It can even be used as a decorative object in a home kitchen.