How long would food stay hot in these boxes?
1186430
The Bentgo box is not insulated, so I don't think it will keep food hot for very long. This product is better for foods to be eaten cold or at room temp, unless you can heat it up later.
1186431
They are not a thermos. Food will stay warm as long as it would in any storage container.
1186432
Not long. The box is made out of a relatively thick, but single wall of plastic. So its durable but has no insulation.
519899
They can get hot. For example I microwaved broccoli in one of the bowls with a plate set over the top yesterday for 3 minutes and I had to usepot holders to take out out. Just a typical plate of food for a minute or two doesn't get overly hot.
701616
If you can keep them in a Tupperware type container they should last a few days or longer. With this being emergency food you may not be in much of a situation to care about freshness though and I'd think each pack would get consumed pretty quickly after it was opened.
4671
I don't use it for hot food, I use a cold pack. I would say it is not insulated so I don't think it would keep hot very long at all.
554344
Yes, they should be fine. Keep the lid tightly closed and out of excess heat and moisture, thanks
1166533
I like to elevate the plastic containers (5 gal plastic containers) off the floor (especially concrete) with strips of wood. It should be a cool and as dry as possible. If you have packets of food (loose) it is best to place them in 5 gal plastic buckets and seal them up with covers (lids). A steady moderate temperature is best... cooler is better. Any soft packing will need to be protected from bugs and rodents....they will try to chew into the packets. Take care.
529891
I always let my dish cool for 5 minutes or so before putting in the container. No problems with melting. The lids do not have a great seal, however.
171415
I have kept food warm for 2 hours...and I use the insulated pyrex portable containers.
2096260
I have never put food in them so I can't answer that. Airtight, perhaps, but not watertight, I am sure. it is plastic to plastic base to lid.
123595
Nope :-/ they melt after like 10 seconds - they'll actually even start to melt if you put food in them that's too hot
1349413
The temperature tops out at about 300 °F and would dry out or burn the food. I usually put the food in about a half hour before to warm it.
171416
I don't have a definate answer. It would depend on how hot the food was that to begin and how well it was insulated. We use ours in the insulated Pyrex containers immediately out of the oven. We usually serve the food within 3 to 4 hrs and it has been just about the correct temperature. I would think if the insulation was good it could at least be very warm. Very few other alternatives out there. This about as good as it gets besides bringing your own stove.
44121
About 2-3 hours hot, but for up to 6 hours it keeps the food warm. I can't complaint. I am just glad that the food is still warm for their lunch. Hope this helps. ^^
1798126
My husband is the outcook cook person in our household, he says at least 2 hours at a low temperature if they even fit
1067134
I use this in my daughter's lunch box and nothing in there needs to stay really cold. She eats only a few hours after it is packed. I can tell you that it is not still cold when she gets home about eight hours later. If these were used with the lunch bags that go in the freezer (which don't even require a cold pack) I have no doubt that everything inside would remain cold all day!
1258429
About an hour, depending on what it is and how its packaged. Less dense foods in a thinner layer will heat faster. Chili packed into a container the exact size of the oven will probably be an hour and a half.
1092963
Personally, I don't use a plastic container. I use a glass container. The hot plate gets hot enough that the glass with scorch my fingers a little bit, if I remove it while still hot. As a result, I usually just, unplug, open the top, and eat out of my dish while it is sitting in the case. Usually takes 30-45 minutes to heat your food to piping hot.