![]() We also put the 6-piece set (which has one 3.2-cup container, two 1.3-cup containers, and lids for all) and the 10-piece set (which has two 3.2-cup containers, two 1.3-cup containers, 1 9.6-cup container, and lids for all) through the same tests. So we put the 4.7-cup, 3.2-cup, and 1.3-cup Rubbermaid Brilliance food storage containers to the test, opening and closing their latches 25 times each, submerging them in water to see if they were airtight, and vigorously shaking the full containers to see if anything spilled out. While the 9.6-cup container is fantastic for storage, it’s a bit too large for packing into a lunch box or storing smaller amounts of grains, dressings, or cooked chicken. We wondered if the other sizes of this container would perform just as well and whether they would be useful for meal preppers, in-the-moment lunch packers, or those trying to make the transition from the latter to the former, like me. It holds a generous amount of food, keeps liquids in, is airtight, and has a flat top that makes for secure, compact stacking in the refrigerator and freezer. When we tested plastic food storage containers, a clear winner emerged: the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container, Large, 9.6 Cup, priced at about $13. However, I wish I was that person-and I’ve always thought that if I had the right containers (instead of the beat-up ones I’ve had since college), meal prep would seem like less of a chore and more of a great way to start the week on the right foot. Instead, I tend to throw dinner leftovers into a container and call it the next day’s lunch. This $20 set comes with eight containers (16 pieces in total) of all different sizes and all with airtight, locking lids.Do you know that one person who is superorganized and consistently preps lunches, dinners, snacks, and salad dressings on the weekend to set themselves up for an easier week? That person is not me. Popit! Plastic Food Storage Containers: Where the crystal-clear plastic of Rubbermaid containers proves pleasing to the eye, the lightweight design of Popit!’s storage containers make them easy to tote to work in your lunchbag. The containers are approved for use in the freezer, dishwasher, and microwave, though you must remove the lid before heating anything up. This brand also features odor- and stain-resistant plastic that’s BPA-free . S Salient 18-Piece Glass Food Storage Containers: If you’re looking for different shapes and sizes, the 18-piece locking-lid set by S Salient offers rectangle, square, and circle containers for $30. These also have locking, spill-proof lids, and are microwave-, dishwasher- and freezer-safe. For just a few dollars more than Rubbermaid’s set, you get 24 pieces-nearly double the amount of containers. You’re paying a little extra to get that glam, but also to truly have a storage device that makes transporting and heating up messy foods easy.įullstar Food Storage Containers: Fullstar’s offering is a major bargain. ![]() This always proves the most difficult spot to get clean, but it’s possible with the pre-dishwasher swipe of a sponge.īecause these containers look so pretty compared to others, the $25 price tag doesn’t feel like too much. The only cleaning difficulty lies in the crevices of the seal on the lid. The Rubbermaid Brilliance containers are a cinch to clean-simply throw them in the dishwasher and marvel at how clear they come out. The Spruce Eats / Linnea Covington Care: Easy as can be ![]()
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