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Product Description

Duplicate of KC12016 Pyrex Smart essentials 8-piece mixing bowl set

Product information

Bowl Material

Glass

Number of Pieces

8

Brand

Pyrex

Color

Multicolor

Style

With Lid

Special Feature

Alcohol-Free

Shape

Bowl

Capacity

2.5 Quarts

Included Components

Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece Mixing Bowl Set

Pattern

Solid

Product Care Instructions

Microwave Safe, Dishwasher Safe

Seasons

FALL2/HOLIDAY

Is Dishwasher Safe

Yes

Is Microwaveable

Yes

Material

Glass

Product Dimensions

13.5"W x 13.25"H

Occasion

Daily

Item Weight

3.1 pounds

Department

KITCHEN

Manufacturer

china

ASIN

B000FBUMLQ

Item model number

1086053

Customer Reviews

4.8 3,267 ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#85,273 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
#345 in Mixing Bowls

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Yes

Date First Available

September 27, 2017

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love the 4 sizes!

Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023

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I love all things Pyrex. This versatile set (with lids) is a repeat purchase. These bowls will last a lifetime, can be used for baking, refrigerator, freezer or whatever! I've even used them as snack serving dishes. One great bonus is that the lids are easy to take on and off. And the lids indicate the volume that each bowl can hold. Perfect for my needs.

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ZapNZs

AWESOME MIXING SET!!!! --- clear, doesn't alter food flavors, strong, durable, great lid design, versatile sizes & super compact

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014

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These are my main mixing bowls which I use for all sorts of various applications. The sizes, strong glass, compact stacking, and good lids have impressed me and using these to cook with has been a pleasure. They are some of the nicest mixing bowls I have used, but also one of the most affordable (I own the 8-piece set.)

The tempered glass that these Pyrex Essentials are made from perform very well for my needs. As a glass, it does not alter flavors like other materials can. As a tempered soda lime silica glass, it's durable and capable of withstanding high-heat cooking/baking/cleaning/shock...and it is suitable for usage in the dishwasher to make cleanup easier. With a good lid design, these are great for liquids (ex: brining or soaking beans) and reduce mess. Being compact, I find these are easy to store. I also really like how these are clear...and I find I do use this to my benefit (ex: looking for clumps of unblended flour that may be stock to the bottom or side wall.) The sizes themselves are also a real plus. Ranging from the small 1 quart to giant 4 quart, this wide range in sizes means that these can tackle jobs of all different sizes. Finally, I like how the bowls used a flared lip at the top. While the purpose of this is so these bowls can use a lid, I find this reduces spills and gives you a lot better leverage when holding the bowl and stirring something thick (such as a batter.)

The only possible downside is that some people may not like the heft of these...being these use thick tempered glass, they have quite a lot of weight to them. I personally really like this as I find it helps keep the bowl more stable, but some people may find the weight is not what they prefer.

Price-wise, I am also really satisfied with the purchase. Nice mixing bowls are not cheap to begin with, let alone nice mixing bowls that are clear and have an excellent lid. So for under $8 per bowl & lid, I think this is an excellent value.

Overall these are just great mixing bowls and I don't think you can go wrong here.
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===SIDE NOTE -- BOROSILICATE GLASS and the MODERN PYREX GLASS===
It may be worth noting that modern home-use Pyrex containers are NOT currently made from borosilicate glass. Up until around 2000, it was borosilicate, but it is now a tempered soda lime silica glass made by a different company.

That can raise interests in regards to the differences between the older borosilicate and the current soda lime silica glass. More-or-less, borosilicate glass is more heat-resistant and can better handle drastic temperature fluctuations, where as soda lime silica glass tends to be slightly more resistant to damage from shock. Borosilicate is also more expensive to produce, and Pyrex's use of soda lime glass is arguably a major reason they can offer a high-quality mixing bowl set (with lids) for not much more than an inexpensive economy set (without lids.)

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Jamie

Why Pyrex Glass kicks Plastic's Butt

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019

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Wanted to get a decent bowl for serving salad, and desired glass.

I own my fair share of plastic type of containers, even bowls, and although I try and be careful (and they are kept ultra clean) they have a tendency to stain. It's just the nature of the beast. Plus, even though my containers may be microwave safe, it's a given, eventually their plastic lids will somehow not fit the container well. Even with the more expensive ones. And alas, they will eventually find their way to the Plastic Graveyard. And we earthlings discard way too much plastic for our dear Mother Earth to handle.

My search for a decent glass Serving/Mixing bowl around 3-4 quart size, led me to the Internet. After checking out the usual online and brick and mortar stores, I realized that ordering this 8-piece Pyrex set (from Amazon), would be a practical move. I can always find a good use for different size glass mixing bowls. And having owned Pyrex in the past, I know the quality of the items will consistently be top notch. Yes, the lids are plastic, I realize that. But it does not negate my opinion of plastic bowls and containers.

This Pyrex 8-piece set for $16.99 at 4 bowls + 4 lids, is a decent buy. I found the Pyrex 4 qt Smart Essentials glass bowl and lid here on Amazon, but for $14.50, and the 2.5 qt Pyrex glass bowl and lid (also Smart Essentials), for $17.99 (but why the more expensive price for the smaller size??), the $16.99 8 piece set, made a lot more sense and struck the right chord with me.

The bowls are heavy weight, and in my opinion, just as lovely as a super-expensive designer name glass bowl. I also like the idea of having the lids to snap on top. They all wash easily, and of course, comes with common sense instructions on how to avoid cracking the glass.

Am figuring this Pyrex Smart Essentials 8-Piece set, with careful and common sense handling (but hey, that goes for any glass item) will be in our home for many years. And will outlast all or most of my plastic bowls and containers.

Lesson of this story? And that is why Pyrex Glass kicks Plastic's Butt.

6 people found this helpful

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Anastasia G.

Perfect, heavy, high-quality

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015

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These bowls are perfect, exactly what I was looking for! I LOVE them and use them for everything (cookie dough, salsa, popcorn, leftovers, serving bowls). Other reviews mentioned they were too shallow, but I feel like they are the perfect size!

Pros
+ Perfect sizes. The largest is big enough for a batch of cookies or a casserole. The smallest is the size of a large cereal bowl, perfect for small side dishes.
+ Lids are durable and high quality. Microwave and dishwasher safe and fit securely on bowls turning these lovely serving bowls into storage tupperware.
+ Solid weight. The glass feels high quality and sturdy, exactly how I imagine Pyrex to feel.
+ Bowl edges. The lips on the side of the bowl make them super easy to pick up (glass bowls are usually slippery), even when the bowl itself contains hot food.
+ Nesting. Both the bowls and lids nest and stack together so it saves a lot of space

Cons
- Lid colors. I'd prefer if the lids were all one color (red!), but the different colors make it easy to spot the appropriate lid for your bowl.
- Solid weight. Although the weight of glass products is always a plus for me, it is a little difficult for me as a small woman to lift all four bowls down from a cabinet when they're nested together.

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PerroFeo

Calidad excelente

Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2022

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Están caros pero valen la pena. Buena calidad

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Rezensent

Es war eine Empfehlung von Americas Test Kitchen

Reviewed in Germany on March 16, 2021

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Ich habe bereits eine Pyrex-Schüssel aber ohne Rand. Ich habe keine Ahnung, warum in Deutschland nur Pyrex-Schüsseln ohne Rand verkauft werden. Ich hatte Glück und habe diese Schüsseln für 50 Euro gekauft, ein sportlicher Preis, aber es waren ja auch Deckel dabei. Diese Schüsseln mit Rand lassen sich 200-mal besser anfassen und liegen beim Rühren super in der Hand.

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carminaburana

Pyrex Nice Bowls Set

Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2014

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I have this bowl for a short time. I mostly used the bigger bowls for making no knead bread (the dough). I used the smaller bowls for weighting flour or sugar. But they also work for many other tasks. They are heavier than plastic bowls, but I love the fact that they are easily and efficiently washed, an no smell lingering or easy scratches.
It is true these bowl are quite shallow. I don't know if a mixer could be used. I guess it could work if you start at the lowest speed.
They work very well for salads. The box says can be used in the microwave or oven. They should never be used on the stove. They also recommend not exposing the bowls to great temperature differences.
The 4 bowls nicely nest into each other so they are easier to store.

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Jorge

Buenos pero no herméticos

Reviewed in Mexico on July 1, 2021

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Buenos tamaños y materiales solo no son herméticos

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Erika

Durability

Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2021

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Great set. Couldn't find them in Canada. Essential for baking. Pirex is definitely a staple in my kitchen.

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