Highly rated food storage sets on Amazon that make meal prep easier
Keep your fridge, freezer and pantry organized with these containers.
Tafura Small Containers with Lids
These containers can each hold 4 ounces of liquid and they have measurement markings on the side. Great for storing sauces, homemade baby food, fruits or other small snacks, you can microwave, freeze and clean these containers in the dishwasher. The set of 12 containers and 12 lids have a 4.4-star average from over 1,050 reviews on Amazon. You can also purchase the set with containers that hold 16- or 32 ounces.
Material: Plastic | Pieces included: 24 (including lids) | Microwave safe: Yes
Bentgo Prep 1-Compartment Containers
These rectangular storage containers have a 4.6-star average from over 10,700 reviews on Amazon and they come in six colors (pink, gold, khaki green, mint, periwinkle and sky). Each container can hold up to four cups of food and can be washed in the dishwasher.
Material: Plastic | Pieces included: 20 (including lids) | Microwave safe: Yes
Dilabee Plastic Candy Jars
Though labeled as candy jars, these 197-ounce clear containers can be used to store a variety of different types of foods — cookies, grains, coffee beans, you name it. The front-facing lids make it easy to access what’s inside when these containers are placed in a pantry or cabinet. Just note that these are not dishwasher safe and should be washed by hand. The set of two has a 4.6-star average from over 1,700 reviews on Amazon.
Material: Plastic | Pieces included: 4 (including lids) | Microwave safe: No
Rubbermaid Produce Saver Containers
Intended to be used to store fresh produce, the lids of these containers have vents to help air circulate and prevent condensation from building up and spoiling fruits and veggies early, according to Rubbermaid. The set comes with two 7.2-cup containers and one 18.1-cup container. The BPA-free containers are dishwasher safe and have a 4.5-star average from over 7,700 reviews on Amazon.
Material: Plastic | Pieces included: 6 (including lids) | Microwave safe: No
Gropecan Collapsible Food Storage Container
Store up to 25 liters of food in this collapsible food container. Don’t have as much to store? Fold the sides down to create a smaller container. Many reviewers note they use this container to store large quantities of pet food or grains and it has a 4.5-star average rating from over 2,000 reviews on Amazon. The lid has hinge locks on four sides to give you a secure close and there is a transparent flap on top that you can open to reach inside. The container comes in three colors — green, pink or white.
Material: Plastic | Pieces included: 2 (including lid) | Microwave safe: No
Caraway Glass Food Storage Container
This food storage container is made from ceramic-coated glass and it can store 4.4 cups of food. The clear glass lid allows you to see what’s inside and both the main container and the lid can be washed in the dishwasher. It is available in six colors (including cream, mist and sage) and it is also available in medium (6.6-cups) and large (10-cups) sizes. It has a 4.4-star average from over 500 reviews on Amazon.
Material: Glass | Pieces included: 2 (including lid) | Microwave safe: Container is, lid is not
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