Let's say my food get's cold, can we put the Bento Box Food Container in a microwave or a oven to warm my food?
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It is metal so no microwave! I have put it in both my oven and toaster oven, but no higher than 325 degrees.
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It is metal so no microwave. I think you could heat in the oven but I have never tried it. Good luck
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The top tier with the vents is for foods that would go soggy/gross in a closed container. Fresh things like cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, grapes, crackers, cookies etc and foods put in warm like rice, sandwiches, rolls, etc. If youre worried about things getting in your food, put your bento in a special bento bag. You can also line the box with cling film or wax paper before you put food in!
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I do not microwave anything in plastic. Bentgo does say it is microvave safe, but I use this for cold lunches.
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Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner just before everything gets put in the fridge. Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner... » Read More Not really "insulated" the lunch box is padded. Food doesn't stay hot it more or less stays warm. The small round container has a special lid that keeps foods warm as does the larger bowl. It's quite odd. The lid you see on the canister is the lid for the larger bowl. So the way it shows it in the little booklet that comes with is that the tight fitting packing of the two in the canister and the snug fit lids is what keeps the foods warm. My son still says he has to stand in line at the microwave anyway if he has time. Otherwise it's just warm like the last one to come to dinner just before everything gets put in the fridge. « Show Less
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for the most part, yes. The compartments you put your food in are plastic and the box is plastic but there's a metal plate on the bottom that does the warming of the food. the plastic compartments are microwave safe as well.
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Yes you can, but I would not heat the bowls in the microwave. They seem to thin to me, but I'm not sure because I only use the bowls for cold cereal.
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Absolutely. In fact, that is the only way I have ever used it. I don't have a microwave oven, just a kettle and a gas stove. No need to wait to cool either.
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I wouldn't use this bento in a microwave oven as the top and bottom pieces are coated with lacquer which can be damaged with high heat. As to the plastic, I wouldn't know if it's microwave safe.If you would like a bento meant to either keep food hot or one that is microwavable then I would recommend checking out the Zojirushi brand which is one of the best known Japanese brands out there.
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Personally I never microwave any thing plastic - BPA is only one of many chemicals. You are far better off heating something up in glass/ceramic. I will only use this for cold lunches. For Hot lunches I have a stainless steel soup container from LL Bean or I use a glass/pyrex storage container.
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Primarily, I use this cold, so keep it in the freezer all the time. If you want it warm, put it in the microwave. By the way, this is a sturdy product which has lasted a long time.
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I love my bento box for storing parrot food in the fridge. It is not leak proof, the lids just kind of sit on top. I personally do not microwave ANYTHING in plastic.
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Depending how hot you want to keep the food - adjust the temp, then place your item in an oven or microwave type bowl on the tray. The best to use would be an oblong glass casserole dish.
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Yes John, just be careful of your temperature that little dynamo gets up to 425 if turned wide open. We regularly put frozen food and meals in ours
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I know you can microwave this but, use a proper container that microwave safe.
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It isn't insulated, so it would be most likely cold by lunch. It is intended to be microwaved for heated items.
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The box, with the lid open, can go in the microwave for reheating only (not cooking).John N.
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You can place hot items such as soups in this bowl. I have put the bowl in the microwave with no problems.