Can you store food in these in the freezer? I noticed that another less well-reviewed OXO set mentions they can go in the freezer.
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I have not used mine in the freezer. They appear to be made from a very high quality, rigid plastic. I am not sure what the cold would do to the seal on the lid, or to the clear plastic. Frankly, I prefer Ziploc Freezer bags for anything I have to freeze. I press the air out of the bag to better preserve the food, and also to help it fit better by taking less space. I believe the Oxo containers would take up too much room in the freezer, personally. That space is always at a premium.
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Hello, My experience with OXO is that the top doesn't stay sealed when it is put in the freezer. Hope this helps.
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Yes, these do fine in the freezer. I gave them as a gift for Christmas, to my son-in-law, and they are always in his freezer waiting for the next chilled beer opportunity!
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I freezer store food in them often. Great for short term, not sure if they are the best for storing food for months at a time though...
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I have not used them in the freezer, but the bags are very sturdy. It is always possible that they will spring a leak. I would say it is at least worth a try... the only thing you have to lose is having to wash your slow cooker.
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I use other containers for freezer. Anyway, these are safe for use in freezer too. Here is what specification says: "Containers are safe for refrigerator and freezer use; however when exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations the Container lid may lift due to changes in air pressure." http://www.oxo.com/download/GG_1071394_webinstruction.pdf
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It is my understanding these containers are intended for dry storage - beans, flour,pasta, sugar, etc. I don't recall reading anything about freezer use.
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As far as I am aware you can. They are microwave & dishwasher safe, so I can't imagine they aren't freezer safe.
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Yes, freezing them gives them a longer shelf life. We freeze them, tightly sealed, and they stay fresh for several months. We take out small supplies to use, keeping them in a jar with a tight lid.
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Q: Are they freezer safe? Yes,I do use them in freezer! Must let you know they are easily cracked! BUT I handle with care and use themoften
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Leanne, I would say you'd have no problem with them in the refrigerator. I'm very hesitant about saying "yes" to the freezer because I don't know what you'd be putting in them or how full you fill them (liquids expand when frozen and therefore would break the glass). Regards, Al
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I would not freeze these bottles. Some glass canning jars are made specifically to withstand freezing. I don't remember anything stating these could be used in the freezer so I wouldn't.Edit: Now that I think about a bit. I did make some infused vodkas that I kept in the freezer without any problems. FWIW
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you really do need some good freezer space as the meals are individually wrapped. I unpackaged them and put a lot in a large baggy. about one week of the food can be kept in the fridge.
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I have no idea, but I would hesitate to use them in the freezer. OTOH, if you tried it with a small amount, as someone else said, all you'd have to do is wash your slow cooker.
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i am not sure these can be frozen. They are dry, like pasta. So they have a very long shelf life if kept dry. I keep mine in the pantry, and they seem to keep in good shape for a long time. Hope that helps.
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These containers appear to be polycarbonate or PETG plastic. They use what appears to be a silicone seal. They should be safe for the refrigerator and freezer. However, I really do not see the point of using them in the freezer. These were designed to seal air from shelf-stable food. A freezer is designed to extend the life of decomposing foods. I would wrap meat or cheese in tin foil and place it in the freezer. I would use the OXO containers for pet food, snacks, candy, rice, beans, or other dry foods. We purchased these with the square buttions and then OXO changed the square buttons to the PET line and manufactured the same units with round buttons for consumers. We still use the square button models for people food. No problems on any of them yet.
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I store these in the freezer and just take out enough for a week or two to keep in the refrigerator in an air-tight container. I've had these for several months and they are still fresh when I use them. I hope this helps. Enjoy!
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I bought oxo containers that store small portions of baby food and freezed them. Any freezer friendly containers will do