Comments on: 5 Favorite Spices, Mago5 Spice Rack Review

By: kmosna

kmosna — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:20:52 +0000

In fact we found in our research that 5 spices was the majority. We do have a Mago9 under way which has a matrix of 3 x 3 = 9 jars – it is limited to vertical mounting however i.e. backsplash or inside of a cabinet door.

The jars are made of Polypropylene which is naturally translucent (but not clear) especially with a thicker wall. PP also has a very high temperature rating so the jars can be put in the dishwasher if required.

Clear jars were investigated – we looked at glass but found that the manufacturers couldn’t deliver a consistent product and hanging glass, even though the neodymium magnets are incredibly strong, seemed like a bad idea. Polycarbonate plastic (#7 plastics), which is naturally clear, was also sampled but PC has a problem with foodstuff as it apparently has the potential to release Bisphenol A (BPA) into the food – hence baby bottle manufacturers have switched to PP, Polyesters…

Hope this helps.

By: Markus

Markus — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:40:21 +0000

I like it. Did their research conclude 5 was the right number to have? I myself use about 8 spices consistently.

If the jar was more transparent so you could easily see what’s inside them instead of resorting to decals, it would be perfect.

By: kmosna

kmosna — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:13:43 +0000

The decals can be placed on the side of the jar or on the bottom. Similarly the set can be screwed to the bottom of kitchen cabinets or mounted to the backsplash.

By: AE

AE — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:14:24 +0000

I like the idea, functional way to keep your spices and a good place to keep them instead of in some draw somewhere. Two thing though, i have a lot more than five spices so it would be good to have a few more spaces. Also i’m a tall guy so to crouch over to see which container is which is a pain, so couldn’t you have a nice tag on the side?

By: Seb

Seb — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:32:08 +0000

I saw a better version of this thing in Denmark made of steel and glass…

By: Mago5 Magnetic Spice Rack | Project 05

Mago5 Magnetic Spice Rack | Project 05 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:42:20 +0000

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By: Cell Phone Accessories

Cell Phone Accessories — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:47:32 +0000

I like this concept! Simple yet very elegant looking!

By: Cell Phone Accessories

Cell Phone Accessories — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:46:46 +0000

I love every cooking tools concept here and this one is really simple yet very functional!

By: Spicing it up « a designed life.

Spicing it up « a designed life. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:03:54 +0000

[...] July 6, 2009 by monialicia I have been on the lookout for a more modern spice rack that would work with different styles of home decor, and the Mago 5 magnetic spice rack is getting close. The idea, free up counter space and keep those spices nice and organized. The downside, they only come in a set of 5 and are made out of plastic, which will hold in super strong smells. Overall, a good idea, although until I can get 20 of these bad boys, I am sticking to my metal mesh basket that I like to tuck away into cabinets. To read a great review and see additional product images in use, be sure to stop by here. [...]

By: Suru

Suru — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:30:02 +0000

I’m from India, the land of spices, so to say. Just do a GIS for “Masala Box”, it’s a simple functional way to store your spices.