Food Storage Containers: Reviews

Updated September 2010
 

Best storage containers for dry food

Oxo Pop Storage Containers *Est. $17 for a 4-quart container Compare Prices

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Editors clearly describe the features they are looking for in dry-storage containers.

Real Simple: Editors of Real Simple magazine choose the Oxo Pop Storage Container as their best pick for dry foods.

Amazon.com: The Oxo Good Grips Pop Containers receive positive reviews from more than 60 users on Amazon.com.

QVC.com: At QVC.com, less than a dozen owners have posted reviews of Oxo Good Grips Pop storage containers.

SafeMama.com: SafeMama.com is a site dedicated to providing safety information to parents, often in the form of product reviews.

Best refrigerator storage container for greens

Rubbermaid Produce Saver *Est. $6 for a 5-cup container Compare Prices

Real Simple: In this hands-on test, editors say their Rubbermaid Produce Saver container kept lettuce crisp for a week.

Amazon.com: More than 40 reviewers give the Rubbermaid Produce Savers 4 stars out of 5.

MomsTakeOnThings.com: This blogger and self-proclaimed "organization junkie" gives a thorough overview of the Rubbermaid line of food storage containers.

Dabbler.com: In this review, blogger Stasia Siscoe puts the Rubbermaid Produce Saver to the test with a bag of salad.

Multi-testingMommy.com: This blogger shares her frustration with keeping berries fresh.

Best food storage containers for leftovers

Lock & Lock Storage Containers *Est. $30 for a 16-piece set Compare Prices

Cook's Illustrated Magazine: Cook's Illustrated conducted some rigorous testing on eight plastic storage containers, including Lock & Lock storage containers.

ConsumerReports.org: Editors at ConsumerReports.org test Lock & Lock containers along with two other storage-container brands by storing cold cuts, cheese and fresh fruit in them, at room temperature and in the refrigerator for more than a week.

Amazon.com: User reviews from Amazon.com provide good analysis of the everyday use of Lock & Lock storage containers.

Bestcovery.com: Mariette Mifflin recommends five specialty food containers.

AssociatedContent.com: In this older product review, Sherry Upson gives high praise for Lock & Lock storage containers.

QVC.com: At QVC.com, Lock & Lock containers are highly rated by customers, with most sets earning an average of 4.8 stars out of 5 in more than 100 owner reviews.

SeriousEats.com: At SeriousEats.com's Talk forum, where users share advice on cooking and restaurants, a contributor asks what kind of clear, easy-to-access containers are ideal for a small kitchen.

Buzzillions.com: The Lock & Lock storage containers are rated 4.7 stars out of 5, with less than a dozen reviews.

Best glass storage containers

Snapware Glasslock *Est. $50 for an 18-piece set Compare Prices

Good Housekeeping: In a rigorous testing of 28 food storage containers, Snapware Glasslock is named the top glass container.

Real Simple: Editors at Real Simple test an unspecified number of food storage containers, identifying their top picks here.

Amazon.com: Snapware Glasslock containers earn 4 stars out of 5 with more than 40 user reviews on Amazon.com.

Epinions.com: One contributor gives a very detailed account of Snapware Glasslock storage containers, praising the container's ease of use and stain resistance, but also expressing a few concerns.

Re-Nest.com: Re-Nest's Stephanie Kinnear is very pleased with Snapware Glasslock containers.

Disposable food containers

Ziploc Smart Snap Seal Containers *Est. $3 for four 32 fl. oz. containers Compare Prices

Good Housekeeping: Editors at Good Housekeeping evaluate 28 food storage containers on their abilities to keep moisture out, liquid in and stains off.

Bestcovery.com: Mariette Mifflin lists her top five food storage container sets.

Epinions.com: A handful of reviewers give the Ziploc Smart Snap Seal 4.5 stars out of 5.

AssociatedContent.com: In this detailed review of the Ziploc Smart Snap Seal, contributor "Info Doc" says these containers are a necessity and "transformed my kitchen life." There is an account of the lid coming off when dropped on the floor, but in all, the review is positive.

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