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A Guide on Food Storage Container Sizes & Materials
Last updated on Nov 25, 2025Common Food Storage Container Materials
- Crystal-clear clarity
- Shatter-proof construction
- Can withstand temperatures from -40 to 210 degrees Fahrenheit
- Resists food acids and oils to maintain their clarity
- Most expensive option
- Translucent appearance
- 100% Bisphenol-A (BPA) free food contact surface
- Can withstand temperatures from -40 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit
- High chemical resistance
- Solid white appearance
- 100% Bisphenol-A (BPA) free food contact surface
- Can withstand temperatures from -40 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit
- Impact, stain, and chemical-resistant construction
- Most economical option
Food Storage Container Shapes
- Allows for faster cooling times
- Minimizes food waste
- Ideal for stirring sauces and soups
- Maximizes storage space
- Holds more product in a smaller area
- Great for storing freshly-chopped fruits and vegetables
Food Storage Container Sizes
Small Containers
- Available in capacities as small as 8 oz.
- Great for storing low-volume ingredients
Medium Containers
- Capacities range anywhere from 0.2 to 22 qt.
- Great for storing individual ingredients or batches of finished recipes
Large Containers
- Available in capacities as large as 12 gallons
- Ideal for storing individual ingredients or prepped foods
Food Storage Container Features
Graduations/Measurements
- Able to provide accurate measurements
- Measurements are etched or printed on the exterior
Stackability
- Stacking lugs allow for safe, stable stacking
- Can stack with other containers of the same brand, or with similar brands
Other Types of Food Storage Containers
- Keeps food fresh and organized
- Can also be used to store tools or as warewashing tubs
- Great for bulk applications or pre-prepared food
- Great for proofing and storing pizza dough
- Prevents crusting to increase storage life of dough
- Can be paired with dollies for better transportation
- Increase air circulation to keep food fresher for longer
- Keeps the contents and drained liquids separate
- Drains or thaws products while reducing the risk of cross-contamination
- Great for bulk storage
- Multiple compartment bins can be used for easier ingredient identification
- Perfect height to slide under work tables
- Ideal for holding small, dry food items
- Clear plastic construction for easy product identification
- Lids easily twist on and off to keep ingredients fresh
Features of your Food Storage Container Lids
Cambro Seal Cover
- Tight fitting and spill resistant
- Inner and outer seal for superior protection
- Compatible with select Cambro containers
- Other available lids that enable you to tip the container upside-down without leaking
Snap-On Lids
- Easy-on/easy-off for an airtight fit and spill-resistance
- Less expensive
- No leakage-free guarantee
- Can be easily removed to keep food and ingredients uncomtaminated and organized
Color-Coded
- Color-coded lids allow for fast lid identificaiton with one color per size
- Are not liquid tight, but offer a snap-tight closure
- The different colors can be used to separate foods and ingredients
Common Certifications for Food Storage Containers
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