Types of food containers for preserving and storing food

 

Today, there is a wide variety of types of food containers on the market, made from different materials, with various shapes and sizes, so you can find the ideal one for you.

Depending on the use you're going to give them (storing leftovers or raw ingredients in the fridge, freezing food, taking lunch to the office daily, kids taking their snack or lunch to school, going on a field trip, etc.), you can look for the types of food containers that best suit your needs.

What should a good food container have?

At Inuitz, we have several options of these practical and essential airtight food containers in our lives, among which you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Furthermore, as we already told you in this post about what BPA is, our products are free of this substance that could be harmful to health, because the safety and well-being of our customers is paramount.

Bomb-proof airtightness

As indicated in this comprehensive article on the essentials of a good food container, airtightness is a feature as basic as it is essential. This is because, regardless of the type of food container you choose, they are mostly used to transport food from one place to another, and therefore, it is crucial that they do not allow even the slightest leak.

In addition, being perfectly sealed prevents air from entering, so food is preserved better and for longer.

Easy opening for the whole family

The truth is that not all locking systems are effective and easy to use. That's why it's so important to think about the use it will be given and the person who will use it. For example, a food container that adults will open will not be the same as one that children will open. In the latter case, if it's for carrying a sandwich or similar, ease of opening takes precedence over bomb-proof airtightness, as the food container will not contain liquid.

However, at Inuitz, we have a range of totally airtight and insulating food containers, so they preserve both cold and hot temperatures for a long time. Furthermore, depending on the capacity you need, you can choose between one or two liters.

Practicality for everyday life

If you need a food container for eating at work every day, individual portion lunchboxes are the best solution.

For these occasions, polyurethane food containers with different compartments are very practical. They allow salads, stews, and desserts to be separated, and they also have two extra lidded compartments for semi-liquids, such as creams and sauces for dressing. If you take them to the office, the ideal is to be able to heat the food in the same container, as well as wash them in a dishwasher or use them to freeze complete meals to go.

If you are looking for practicality and comfort, our three-piece food container pack could also be very useful. With it, you can carry in a thermal bag – with a hand handle and a long one to carry it like a shoulder bag – cutlery, the airtight food container, and the thermos with a cup for liquids like soups, infusions, and so on.

On the other hand, if you are going to use many food containers and especially if you don't have much space, it is interesting to look for lunchboxes of the same shape so you can stack them, ensuring better storage.

Lightness to savor adventures

If you are a hiking enthusiast or love going on excursions with your family, lightness is a crucial feature to consider to avoid carrying too much weight on your nature getaways.

Safety for heating your food

Something vital to consider when choosing a food container is whether you need to heat your food.

There are different types of food containers suitable for this. On one hand, glass containers can be heated in the microwave and oven, and on the other hand, some plastic containers can also be microwaved without problems.

However, there are plastic containers that could expand and not fit properly with the lid. In that sense, it is essential to opt for high-quality brands, made with safe materials and that offer food containers designed to be heated with total safety.