We dropped water-filled containers from countertop height to see if they leaked, opened, or broke. Then we cleaned them in the dishwasher for a week to see if stains came out and if the dishwasher affected the ability of the lid to be closed tightly. To check for staining and pitting, we microwaved tomato sauce in them, then washed each one by hand. By sealing a piece of paper in them and submerging them in water, we determined if they had a tight seal.ДЄfter filling them with potato chips, we stored them in a warm steamy room then tasted them to find out if they kept the chips crisp and fresh tasting. After washing containers in which we stored fish oil, first by hand and then in the dishwasher, we sniffed to see if they retained a fishy smell. We checked to see if tomato sauce leaked out and if fish oil odors seeped through. In all (but the one thatвЂ™s designed only for dry food and handwashing) we tested the storage containersвЂ™ insulation properties by timing how long they took to defrost ice water and kept tomato sauce warm. My earliest food storage memory is of using a plate to cover a bowl of leftovers in the Frigidaire. But IвЂ™ve been storing food my whole life. Before that, I worked in New York City restaurants for seven years. Hi, I'm Sharon Franke, and IвЂ™ve been reviewing kitchen equipment for more than 30 years. How We Tested Food Storage Containers The Tester Pyrex Simply Store 6-pc Rectangular Set.These are the best food storage containers we tested ranked, in order: To help you spend wisely, we chose 12 highly-rated lines of containers in a variety of sizes and used each one to freeze, defrost, and microwave oven, and store potato chips and fish oil. And if youвЂ™re looking for a very affordable container to pick up at the supermarket and use for lunches and potlucks, we recommend Glad Food Containers ( available on Amazon). If you prefer the lightweight and break the resistance of plastic, Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids ( available on Amazon) is our top choice. And, if you invest in a big matching set, you may spend as much as you would on an electric appliance, making it not such a minor purchase.ДЄfter months of testing, we found that glass food storage container set Pyrex Ultimate ( available at Williams Sonoma), will keep your food fresh and even look good in the process. Ideally, good containers will extend shelf life by keeping food fresh without leaks, odors, or stains, without breaking. Or use it to store leftover salmon and your whole fridge smells fishy.ДЇill it with the best potato chips and when you go to munch on them, theyвЂ™re soggy. Stash one that isn't leak proof in your tote bag and salad dressing leaks into all the wrong places. While food storage containers are a relatively small item, if you buy the wrong one you can wind up with a big problem with keeping your food supply stay fresh.

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