Customer Reviews

Snapware 60002BXS Square Grip 10-Piece Airtight Dry-Food Canister Set

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3 star:		(5)
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1 star:		(5)

 

 

Got these at a Target store nearby, rather than online. This is a really good value, as the same products (not even including the scoops) would cost over $28 if purchased separately.

The large 120 oz holds a 5 lb bag of flour, and I've been looking for a while for a convenient, attractive container for that. I will be stocking up on these to do my whole pantry.

The one-handed, one-motion snap lid is a life-saver, especially if you have kids in the house. If it's not quick and simple, it just doesn't get closed up at my house. With these containers, it only takes a quick smack and it's closed up tight. So convenient, even the 15 year old will do it (I can't tell you how many stale "reclosable bags" of stuff I've thrown away).

For me, these are awesome. I would highly recommend them.

I have been using Snapware containers for over 6 years. They are the best canister type storage containers on the market. I have purchased many 10 piece square container sets and individual pieces. I like them better than Tupperware or Rubbermaid. I've never had a Snapware container to break, they are very durable. Some of my containers are over 6 years old. The 120 ounce container is perfect for a 5 lb bag of flour or sugar. I have all my baking supplies (flour, sugar, baking soda, cornmeal, etc, etc.) and other pantry items (dry beans, pasta, popcorn, etc.) stored in Snapware. They are truly airtight and will keep your flours and grains fresh. I also use them in my freezer to store flours and grains that are susceptible to rancidity. Snapware is great for panty storage.

When you live in Hawaii, things can get staled very quickly. If you leave bread or chips out for a couple of hours, you may as well throw it away. Since we moved here, we found ourselves throwing away a lot of food (and money). As a result, I have been searching for a long time for a solution to keep cereal, chips, etc. fresh. We tried those big clips but they didn't do the trick. We tried other storage containers, no luck. Zip-lock bags were OK, but it was a hassle buying them, the cabinets looked messy...well you get the point.

Snapware was the answer to our problems. It is just fantastic. It keeps the food fresh. I have had snapware for a few months and nothing has gone staled. It is easy to use. The handles are nice (my kids can hold the containers), the lids are easy to snap open & close and cleaning is simple. Lastly they keep your cabinets organized and the containers look good too. I highly recommend this product.

I'm using these for sugar, cornstarch and dried mushrooms
Pros:
- lightweight
- handle makes it easy to grab from a cupboard or shelf with 1 hand
- easy to open and close
- works well with measuring spoons or cups up to 1/2 cup

Cons:
- Difficult to pour stuff out. The rubber seal gets in the way. You need to tip the container more to get over the rubber seal, so you don't have as much control over how much you pour or where it is going.
- Bigger measuring cups don't fit.

I wanted to use these containers for flour, but I need a cup at a time. The measuring cups didn't fit, and it was difficult to pour an exact amount, so it didn't work. But they are very good for stuff you frequently use in small amounts, or for dried stuff you can take out with your hands.

First off, this set includes 5 canisters. The ten pieces referred to include the lids: 5 canisters & 5 lids = 10 pieces.

Second, these canisters are a bit of a disappointment. I have several other Snapware canisters that I've owned for several years and they are much higher quality than these. The plastic this set is made from is much thinner and isn't nearly as ridged. This plastic is no thicker than what you get at SamsClub when buying a large bin of pretzels or cookies. The lids work fine, but they too are not as thick as my older canisters.

I love my older Snapware canisters, but these are nowhere near as nice. They work fine for storing dry cereal, crackers, etc., but I wish that they had used the more durable materials that my older canisters are made from. Still, the price is reasonable for for 5 canisters, so if you tend to be light on things, these might be perfect for you. If you move a lot, or are hard on things, I recommend getting stainless steel canisters with locking tops like these: Stainless Steel Canisters: set of 4.

We are a military family, so we have to relocate every few years, and these cannisters have NOT held up. They have warped just enough so that the lids won't screw on well, they do not close tightly, and we have found little bitty bugs inhabitting our cereal. The screw-tops are a MAJOR disappointment. We are now seeking to replace them with sealable tops, such as the rubbermaid other ones we have, which aren't as attractive but actually manage to hold up.

I like this container very much. It has an easy grip. The rectangular shape is optimal for storage. The lid is easy to open and close even with only one hand. The opening is wide and makes it convenient to pick up the contents. Because it is clear, I know immediately the contents.

I like this set because it seals really well. You can tell by squeezing and snapping the lid closed and then opening it. It makes a "pop". The only thing is... it isn't much good for sugar, salt, or powdery things. The lip catches small particles and won't seal well. I would recoment this as far as what is shown in the picture, but not for baking ingredients.

I'm sold! I bought one set to organize my pantry full of many kinds of baking goods, (i.e. wheat, rye, all-purpose, bread flour, and brown, raw, and date sugars), all of which I needed clear, see-through cannisters for this purpose.
The lids closed firmly and I could easily access the contents with a 1/2 C scoop (included in the set). I put flours, sugars, raisins, nuts, rices, wheat germ and various cereals in these containers.

I have been using the snapware for over a year for almost all of my dry food storage. It has worked very well, except for the dry powder storage. Recently I have had a problem with moths that grow in flour (and various other items). I found that everything inside of the snapware was fine, but the lids have some open sections that nicely store powder and later the bugs. The good news is that the stuff inside was always fine (as long as the lid was closed). It is very easy to use - wide mouth opening is very nice. My snapware has had some abuse, so I'm able to say this also...follow the directions, and make sure it is not placed near heat. It will deform.