Best Specialty Food Storage Containers

(January 29, 2010)

The easiest way to save on your grocery bills, is to eliminate food waste and keep your food stock safe and fresh.  Some food storage containers are versatile and make it easier to dispense, serve, store and take along to dinners or on outings.  It's not only moisture that can affect food quality, but those little critters we'd rather not think about (or see).  Depending where you live, these may be your main reason to store foods in safe containers.  Whatever the reason, protecting your food investment is a good idea.

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Rubbermaid 5161 1.5-Gallon Cereal Keeper

Why it's best:
If you're tired of cereal boxes that don't keep their shape, nor close properly to protect this expensive breakfast food, Rubbermaid Keepers are the best. They hold the contents of an average size box of cereal, and open and close easily, without loosening over time. I've b...read full reviewAvailable From:
Amazon.com    $7.69

Why it's a best pick:
The best for dry foods such as flour, sugar, rice, pastas, or for cookies or pet treats. They have a wide mouth for easy removal of contents, an airtight metal lid and hold more than traditional canisters. You can hand wash or put them in the dishwasher.... read full review

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Why it's a best pick:
Though they're ideal for freezer jams, you can use these for a variety of storage including small left-overs, baby food or treats as well as craft items. Lids actually screw on and remain tight and though Bernardin makes other sizes of plastic jars, these 8 ouncers are just... read full review

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Why it's a best pick:
An egg plate may be prettier for serving, but when it comes to storing or transporting deviled eggs to a dinner event, this airtight specially-designed egg container keeps them safe and orderly.... read full review

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Why it's a best pick:
Though you can use them for other things, they're perfect for long pasta noodles - airtight, watertight, microwavable and freezer or dishwasher (top rack) safe. Because lids lock on, you can lay them down to store.... read full review

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Amazon.com    $6.49
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