The best food storage containers

The GlassLock 14-Piece Oven-Safe Box Set with Lids comes with seven containers: one 1.6-cup round, one 3.1-cup round, two 1.5-cup square, one 3.3-cup square, and two 1.6-cup rectangular containers. Note that the largest container holds less than a quart, so if you're using these for bulk storage, you may want to look for something larger.

Each component is completely recyclable and BPA free. These containers are made of limestone, soda ash, silica, and other natural compounds. The containers are also FDA-approved for use in the food industry and can be used in the oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave, though the lids should not be used in the microwave or oven.

Again, the containers are rather small, so pay special attention to the sizes listed above to make sure this set fits your needs.

Pros: Versatile, oven-safe, can handle dropping, durable locking lids

Cons: Lids are not microwave-safe, containers are on the smaller side

The EasyLunchboxes Lunch Box Containers are all about convenience. They are stackable, portable, microwaveable, and freezable. Each container features one larger section for the largest part of your meal and two smaller sections for sides or snacks. However, they are not leak-proof so it's best to avoid putting runny food or liquids in these containers.

The containers are made of polypropylene number 5 plastic and are free from phthalates, PVC, and BPA. The overall size of the lunch box is 9.4 by 6.1 by 2 inches with the largest compartment measuring 4.5 by 5 by 1.75 inches and fitting 2.5 cups of food. The smaller sections fit .75 cups and .5 cups of food each.

We came across a few buyer reviews that mentioned that the tab will eventually break off the lid. Though, much of the time, the container is still usable.

Pros: Makes packing lunch effortless, good quality, stackable, fits in many types of lunch bags

Cons: Not leak-proof, doesn't have hinged lid snaps, tab breaks off the lid

The Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers come in a variety of sets, but we're going to focus on the most popular option, the 42-piece, red-lidded set. What sets these containers apart is that the lids attach to the bottom of the base for storage. Stacking both lids and containers is a breeze.

The 42-piece set comes with two 7-cup, two 5-cup, two 3-cup, five 2-cup, five 1.25-cup, and five 0.5-cup bases. Rubbermaid states that the containers are freezer, dishwasher, and microwave safe, though you will see below that the microwave safety of this product is questionable. The set comes with a one-year limited warranty.

The lids store easily inside of each other, don't crack in the freezer, and don't absorb food flavors. The containers are also impressively leak-proof. We came across a few buyer reviews that claimed the containers didn't hold up in the microwave: the heated food would scald the interior of the base and leave permanent markings.

Pros: Affordable, durable, easy storage and stacking

Cons: Issues associated with microwaving the container

The Lock & Lock Airtight Rectangular Food Storage Container is made of FDA-approved, BPA-free polypropylene with a hollow-center silicone gasket between the base and the lid for a tighter seal. The lid features four locking hinges – one on each side.

Lock & Lock bent the hinges 1,000,000 times with a flexing test machine to ensure that they wouldn't break, so you can trust these to be pretty durable. This container comes in five sizes. Each is stackable, watertight, airtight, and microwave, dishwasher, and freezer safe.

These containers are leak-proof and strong enough to withstand microwaving, dishwashing, and other daily abuse. The containers are quite large though, and might be too awkward for storing daily lunches. Like any plastic container, they are prone to staining.

Pros: Large capacity, secure seal, durable build, doesn't absorb odors

Cons: Too bulky for many uses, stains when microwaving liquids

We've all had the disappointing experience of biting down on a stale tortilla chip or eating stale mixed nuts. Yet, who can finish big Costco snack packages before they lose their freshness? The Zeppoli Air-Tight Food Storage Container Set uses a novel approach to tackle this problem with a special lid-lock mechanism. Each of the interchangeable lids has a silicone seal around it. When you flip the ring on the lid, it causes the seal to expand to form an air-tight seal that keeps staleness-causing elements out.

Each BPA-free-plastic piece has the same length and width for easy stacking. The four different sizes just vary in height. The sizes are 2 quarts, 1.5 quarts, .9 quarts, and .35 quarts. You can choose from 5-piece and 10-piece sets, and each piece features a lid and storage container.

I use these containers in my kitchen for storing barley, pasta, sugars, flours, and more. I've found they do a great job of keeping food fresh. I especially like how easy it is to pour ingredients out of them. When baking, it's a pain pouring sugar or flour out of the bag. It's virtually impossible to avoid a mess. The Zeppoli containers fix this with their sleek design and helpful lip.

Insider Reviews senior editor Sally Kaplan used these containers to organize her kitchen, and she appreciated their tight seal and the fact that she can now see all of her ingredients easily.

Pros: Silicone ring forms an air-tight seal, easy to stack, interchangeable lids, pours liquids and other items easily

Cons: Narrow design doesn't work well for some foods

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