Does it keep food warm?
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Nope! This is a Japanese plastic one, with an inner seal, but it is not watertight, and it needs a lunch box band (think thick rubber band) to keep it closed. The regular Japanese lunchboxes are all meant to be eaten at room temperature. If you really want something that's hot, you need a thermal lunch jar, which Amazon sells a few different versions.
1042330
No... this container does NOT keep food warm... Still a great dish and easy use But to answer the question no...
2111654
It's a well insulated lunch bag. I got it for my husband but it's fairly large. He has a hard time making it full even with a big ice pack in it. It can easily work to pack lunch for two people. The less it is packed, the harder time it has keeping stuff cold. I'd imagine that it would be fine for keeping stuff warm as well because it's just well insulated, it doesn't have a built in cold element in it. however we have thermos food containers and they are really amazing for keeping food hot. It will keep food scorching hot for hours and hours.
1922766
Yes, it get's plenty warm. In a rush I've given dip a jump start in the microwave- love that you can take the crock out to do that if needed.
1221463
It depends on how long you can heat up the thermos and how hot you can get the food you are putting into it. I've found that it will be hot to warm depending ... either way, I was good with it.
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. ^^
743447
Transfer food from pot to dish it is served in. This warmer keeps food warm but does not continue to cook it. A wonderful asset for keeping food warm and tasty.
1945527
It doesn't keep it super hot, but it does keep it warmer than if it wasn't used. I'm not impressed with it.
1796721
will keep food warm and cold. no it is not a thermos but works like one. I really like it for soup and other foods.
594202
Yes, it keeps food at a perfect hot/warm temperature until you turn it off. The food does not scorch or burn, it is great. When you select the time you want your food to cook, the cooker will start counting down until that time is reached, but then, the cooker will start counting up keeping the food at a perfect temperature until you turn it off. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this cooker.
1897397
No it does not work like a thermos. It has to be plugged in to keep foods hot. And it is not used to keep foods cold.
2260264
Hello, It keeps warm upto 6 hrs. It's a very good Lunch box and i highly recommend it.
1774530
yes! my daughter uses it for soup sometimes, it stays hot to warm for 4-5 hours
535840
Sorry can't personally answer for the heat part because I only use it for cold foods. But it definitely works in keeping my food cold.
1258426
Depends on how cold the food is but usually less than an hour. And then it keeps it hot until you want it. I love it and use it almost daily.
399396
Yes, it does get quite warm. You can handle it but not for long, better to use a pot holder. There are also some that slide over the handle of the pan.
104786
it stays on warm setting until you turn it off manually. it is not a very hot setting, just the temp that you would want your food for immediate eating.
1333090
I have not tried hot food, but my guess would be that it stay warm, not hot without a hot pad.