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Cambro 2-Quart Round Food-Storage Container with Lid, Set of 3
- 3 round-shaped 2-quart food-storage containers with snap-on covers
- Made of translucent plastic; durable and stain-resistant
- Easy-to-read graduations imprinted on the outside; NSF-approved
- Safe to use in the refrigerator, freezer, or pantry; dishwasher-safe
- Measures approximately 7-4/5 by 8-1/5 by 14-2/5 inches
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.43 x 8.19 x 7.81 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
Manufacturer | Cambro |
ASIN | B002PMV76C |
Item model number | RFS2PPSW3190 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #30,594 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #1,151 in Food Container Sets |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 13, 2009 |
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3 round-shaped 2-quart food-storage containers with snap-on covers. Made of translucent plastic; durable and stain-resistant. Easy-to-read graduations imprinted on the outside; NSF-approved. Safe to use in the refrigerator, freezer, or pantry; dishwasher-safe. Measures approximately 7-4/5 by 8-1/5 by 14-2/5 inches
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Customers like the size, durability, quality and versatility of the food storage container. For example, they mention it's sized just right, fits very well in the refrigerator and that the lids fit reasonably well. That said, they appreciate the seal, performance, and value. Opinions are mixed on ease of opening.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the food storage container. They mention that it's the gold standard for food prep storage, and is perfect for these uses. Some say that the material the top is made of is very chincy, while others say it works amazingly as a food storage device. Some customers also mention that the containers are excellent for rising yeast breads, great for storing large cleaned lettuce, and terrific for storage large quantities of flour. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The containers are just perfect for these uses!..." Read more
"Great for home or commercial use. These are the gold standard for food prep storage (and long-term storage)...." Read more
"Soo perfect to use to store sourdough starter. I leave lid off while it is fermenting and cover when storing starter in fridge...." Read more
"Excellent containers for rising yeast breads. Clear markings make it easy to see when dough has doubled. Covers fit tight. All good." Read more
Customers like the size of the food storage container. They mention that it's sized just right for the amount of bread they have, the lid fits reasonably well, and it fits very well in their refrigerator. The covers fit tight and snap on and off easily. They also say that the one-liter size gives a bit of head space for about a full quart of liquid, and that they take up a lot less room in the fridge than they would think. Overall, customers are happy with the size and quality of the product.
"...All of my container lids fit great--not too tight and not too loose. So I do think that it depends on the day they were made or something like that...." Read more
"...Nice wide opening for feeding my starter. Great product for the price." Read more
"...Clear markings make it easy to see when dough has doubled. Covers fit tight. All good." Read more
"...The containers are easy to use due to the wide mouth and the side handles...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the food storage container. They mention that it is heavy-duty, reliable, and sturdy. The sides don't crack or chip, and it doesn't shatter when dropped.
"These are perfect for my sourdough starter!! Great quality and easy to clean!" Read more
"I love these buckets - they came stronger and easier to clean than I would have thought for the price...." Read more
"...According to the label, it is impact resistant, although I would probably still worry about it cracking if dropped from a great height or when..." Read more
"...Transparent enough so i can monitor the starter easily. Doesn't shatter when dropped...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the food storage container. They mention it's great for homemade bread rising, storing dry things, and mixing dough. They say the bins are perfect for the recipes they'll be using. They're also very strong and rated for use with food. Customers also mention that the 6 quart size is ideal for mixing up the bread dough, and the 12 quart is good for rising bread dough.
"Great for home or commercial use. These are the gold standard for food prep storage (and long-term storage)...." Read more
"These are perfect for my sourdough starter!! Great quality and easy to clean!" Read more
"Love these for any leftovers. Great how they stack. Perfect for soups and broths in the freezer. Hands down the best food containers out there." Read more
"...Perfect for this application. Transparent enough so i can monitor the starter easily. Doesn't shatter when dropped...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the food storage container. They mention that it works well for making and storing artisan bread, and is perfectly suited to the task. The buckets are very useful and the lids seal on tight. They also say that it's perfect for making chicken stock and pre-making party punch.
"...2-Quart Round Food-Storage Containers and they're incredibly versatile around the kitchen...." Read more
"...They are very versatile and durable- I use them for flour and pasta storage, bread dough making..." Read more
"...These are actually quite awesome. Not only does it work perfectly for the recipes, but they are terrific for storing large quantities of flour..." Read more
"...have preferred a square shape for easier storage in the fridge, theses work well even though they take up a bit of space...." Read more
Customers like the value of the food storage container. They say it is excellent, worth the money, and half the price of transparent containers. Some mention that the lids don't come off and the size is great. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...I think these are very reasonably priced for what you get and how long they will last...." Read more
"...Nice wide opening for feeding my starter. Great product for the price." Read more
"...and am very pleased to be able to get them from Amazon at such a good price. Best storage containers ever made." Read more
"Excellent quality, excellent markings that don't come off, great size and price!" Read more
Customers like the seal of the food storage container. They say the lids seal air tight and make a nice snap. Some say the seals work just as well as other brands. Overall, most are satisfied with the product and its seal.
"...Lids seal air tight and make a nice *snap* so you know they are closedCons:*..." Read more
"...used for brining and dry storage and whether wet or dry they have sealed very well. Highly recommend." Read more
"...On the plus side, it does seem to give a tight seal, but I haven't tested whether the seal would be air/liquid tight - given it isn't advertised as..." Read more
"Keeps everything fresh an very air tight.Have about 15 of them now." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the food storage container. Some mention that the lid can be left ajar while in a long rise, the lids snap on and off tightly, and the containers don't show any sign of being opened. However, others say that the a little difficult to get on, hard to snap shut, and fussy.
"Perfect size for pantry staples. Lids included. Lids snap on amd off easily. Dishwasher safe!" Read more
"...only (possibly dealbreaker) downside is that the lids are incredibly difficult to get on and off...." Read more
"...I took the chance on these as they came with lids and were very reasonably priced. Easy to wash. Love the round design...." Read more
"...2Qt were super tight. Hard to put lids on. Once I dipped the lids in hot water a couple times. They were much easier to put on....." Read more
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I bought these mainly to store dry foodstuff; the 4 qt just fits in my side-by-side freezer and will hold wheat berries until I grind them in the Wondermill electric (I've heard that using frozen berries will keep the resulting flour cooler). I also dedicated a 4 qt container to use in my fridge as a compost pail since it's not too great to leave a compost pail on the counter in the summer (because of gnats). The containers are just perfect for these uses! They kind of remind me of the one brands of ice cream and sherbert that come in those very sturdy round plastic containers (well, they used to be sturdy back in the day, at least). I think these are a bit thicker, though (but maybe not thicker than the sherbert container--those are stout little bowls). To be honest, if I needed a 1 quart container, I'd simply reuse those sherbert bowls if I had any around (and I could always request them on Freecycle, at any rate).
The lids fit very nicely; quite snug, in fact. If I end up making the Artisan bread, I'll use one of the 6 quarts to store the dough in, but I will just cock the lid so I don't have to drill any holes (if I wanted to drill holes in a lid, I'd just reuse one of those big ice cream pails with handles so that I wouldn't have to ruin a new container). I love that they're food safe, quite large, and made in the USA. Big pluses to me, and the main reasons why I chose these containers. You can't hardly find nice containers this big without spending a ton of money. I think these are very reasonably priced for what you get and how long they will last. The markings on the side are large and clear (in both quarts and liters), though I wonder if it would start fading if washed too vigorously. I don't plan on finding out, as I will just thoroughly wash the inside and lightly wash the outside.
The exact measurements of the 4 quart with the lid OFF are 7" diameter (just under 8 1/4" if you include the handles) and the height is just over 8 1/4". The listing shows the diameter measurements to be bigger than that, but that's with the lid on. The height measurement listed is with ALL the buckets stacked inside each other.
The measurements of the 6 quart are almost 9" diameter (9 3/4" diameter at the handles)--again without the lid--and it's just under 8" tall. This size holds 5 pounds of flour or cornmeal with room leftover at the top. Btw, when properly measured, there are about 17 1/2 cups of cornmeal in a 5 pound bag, whereas there are about 20 cups of flour in a 5 lb bag of flour (the densities being different).
As far as the reviews that mention a slick coating: I did notice a bit of a coating to the containers, but it came right off when I washed them in hot soapy water; I didn't find it weird or offensive at all. In fact, these are the only plastic containers I have that didn't stink to high heaven when I got them. They don't have that awful plastic smell at all that you get when you buy some other brands of plastic storage containers. I had all but given up finding plastic food storage that doesn't stink, but finally I found some! The plastic is a naturally slick type, but there isn't any kind of coating on them after they're washed. They're just like that--a very smooth finish.
I love these so much that I'll definitely be buying more of them in the same size and also in the other sizes. I'll use the 2 qt to store freshly-ground flour in the freezer if I have any leftover or want to grind extra for the week. I am hoping they fit one pound of dry baking ingredient as I plan on storing a pound of organic masa harina in one of them, if so. And now I'll be able to combine all of those various bags of rice in one 6 or 8 qt container instead of 5 small jars. Lol.
Edit to add:
I don't see how people can think these containers are expensive. I shopped around quite a lot before deciding on these and they are definitely less expensive than the same sizes in Rubbermaid and Klip-It (differently shaped, though). For a product that is BPA-free AND made in America, what more could you want? The price comes out to be less than $10 each container, which is definitely lower than the other brands (which may or may not be BPA-free).
Also, with regards to lids not being snug enough--I think this is a production run thing. All of my container lids fit great--not too tight and not too loose. So I do think that it depends on the day they were made or something like that. Just individual runs of a lot, perhaps. Amazon has a great return policy for those who receive odd-balls. They pay for the return shipping and will even send UPS to your door to pick them up.
The amount of flour you can fit into these containers varies from flour to flour. I was able to fit 5 lbs of Kamut flour in a 4 qt container, but when I went to put 5 lbs of barley flour into one, it wouldn't work. The barley flour had to go into a 6 qt tub (and it *just* fit). Five pounds of cornmeal would fit into a 4 qt container because it's so dense.
Pros:
*The containers hold just over their named volume (e.g. 1 gallon container holds 1+ gallons)
*Containers are marked with graduated volumes for rough measurements and to help you keep track of how much you have left
*Containers stack well, but keep in mind that they have handles on the side, so each container will require a couple inches of added height to the stack
*Containers are heat resistant (e.g. hot soup), freezer proof, dishwasher safe
*BPA-free for longer term storage and use with child/infant foods (note that the BPA free is because these are polypropylene not polycarbonate.
*Because these are polypropylene, they flex and bend which could be a pro or con (like rubbermaid or tupperware containers)
*Lids seal air tight and make a nice *snap* so you know they are closed
Cons:
*Polypropylene will discolor over time, especially with your usual suspects (e.g. tomato sauces)
*Polypropylene has a slight haze/translucence. If you're looking for true clear, go with polycarbonate
*Putting on the lids is a two-hand affair because you have to get them lined up just right