Food Storage Containers: Reviews

Experts point to Oxo Pop as the best storage containers for dry goods, such as flour, oats and sugar. These airtight, stackable containers have rounded corners for neat pouring and pop-up buttons that function comfortably… as handles. Oxo Pop polycarbonate containers come in 11 sizes and don't contain BPA, a controversial chemical that's associated with health risks in animals. Reviews say that these clear, rectangular containers are easy to open and clean, but they are expensive.

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With its vented lid and shelf that allows lettuce to sit above pooled condensation, the Rubbermaid Produce Saver is the best produce container, reviews say. In expert testing, the Produce Saver impressed testers by… keeping romaine lettuce crisp for a week. The 5-cup container can accommodate a whole head of iceberg lettuce. These microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe containers come in three sizes, and are BPA-free.

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Reviews say that Lock & Lock storage containers are stain-resistant and light enough to slip into your briefcase or backpack. The lids come in a variety of kicky colors, and each lid has four locking hinges to prevent… leaks. Because of the unique lids, you can stack them with the lids partially attached, allowing containers to nest within each other and conserving cabinet space. The rectangular shapes fit well in the fridge, too. However, the plastic used for these containers isn't BPA-free. (BPA is a chemical that can leach from some plastics; it's been linked to health problems in animals, but the FDA still says such food containers are safe to use.)

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Glass food storage containers are almost impervious to stains, plus glass doesn't contain the controversial chemical BPA. But glass containers aren't very portable, and their plastic lids don't always fit very well. If… you want to go with glass, experts say that tempered-glass Snapware Glass Lock containers are a great choice. These containers include silicone lids with four latches that guard against leaks. Reviews say that these freezer-safe, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe containers, which come in three shapes and a variety of sizes, are easy to clean. They are, however, more expensive than similar containers made of plastic.

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