I’ve combed the Internet for this list of 21 recommended food storage containers. The list is very brand specific and product information is accurate at the time of publication. Of course, it may change at any time-things change all the time! Go to the link for the most current information.
GLASS
- OXO Good Grips Smart Seal Container Set (Best glass storage containers for every need-Cook’s Illustrated) (made in China)
- Pyrex nesting bowls with lids (made in USA)
STAINLESS STEEL
- Onyx Stainless Steel Clip Air-tight bowl (made in USA)
ACRYLIC FOR DRY STORAGE
- OXO 5 Piece Pop Container Set (made in China)
PLASTIC (for dry storage)
- Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Container Set (Best plastic storage containers for every need-Cook’s Illustrated) Leak proof plastic (made in USA)
- Snapware 18-piece Total Solution Plastic non-BPA Container (made in USA)
BEES WAX COVERS
Bees Wrap (made in USA)
SILICONE
- Stasher 100% Silicone Reusable Food Bag, Sandwich Storage Size, 7-inch (15-ounce), Clear (made in China)
- Stasher 100% Silicone Reusable Food Bag, 3 pack, assorted sizes (made in China)
BAGS
- Ecowaare Set of 15 Reusable Mesh Produce Bags,3 Sizes Washable and See-Through Grocery Bags, with Colorful Tare Weight Tags, 5 Small 5 Medium & 5 Large (made in China)
- Organic Cotton Storage Bags for Produce
- Set of three Muslin storage bags for Onion, Potatoes and Mushrooms
LUNCH BOXES
- Box: Monbento MB Square-Litch (recommended by Cook’s Illustrated)
- Ecolunch Box-Stainless steel, leak proof. Recommended by Forbes Magazine
- Planetbox Rover Stainless Steel Lunch Box (comes in 3 sizes)
MISCELLANOUS PLASTIC STORAGE ITEMS
- Casabella guac-lock container (made in USA)
- Plastic Produce Containers-Rubbermaid Freshworks Produce-Saver Containers (recommended by the Strategist, NYT) (made in Malaysia)
Summary of Recommended Food Storage Containers:
- Try to buy containers manufactured in the US, Canada, or the European Union. This is hard!
- Use the container for the right purpose-you can read my post on Food Storage Container Materials to be sure you’re using the appropriate container.
- Don’t reheat in plastic-ever!
- Recycle when possible.