How do you use it to keep food hot and for how long?
1827984
I bought these for my daughter-in-law, she uses them in a back pack cooler when she takes my grand kids on outings to the zoo or the park. She say's they work great. Don't known anything about the heating aspect.
1827985
After you soak it in water and saturate it fully, you can microwave it for up to 1 minute. It would stay hot for 30 or more minutes if it is in an insulated container. it just depends on your microwave and how you use it. Primarily, this is for cold storage and transport and pain relief. The heating benefit is secondary.
1366511
I have used mine for that, it just takes a few minutes to get hot. This is a handy little melter and I have used mine for several different things.
1279626
I keep mine in the fridge at work. It's not insulated to keep cold food cold or hot food hot for long periods.
577314
I don't think it would stay hot for quite that long. I usually eat my food about 30-60 minutes after unplugging it. But, I haven't tried!
2112269
It does keep the food hot but not sure for how long. At least through a meal.
288162
I put a boiling water as instructed, leave it for 5 minutes, empty, then add HOT food in it at 7 AM. The food is always almost cold there after 3.5 hours. Also, the surface of the container after adding food is pretty warm, so we can't pack it in the same lunch box with yogurt etc. Unfortunately, this product doesn't work for us :-(
161996
I seriously doubt that it will last that long. A few hours is the most I'd use it to keep food cold or hot.
1578779
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.
1733750
You can set the cooking time in 30 minute increments up to 10 hrs. When the time is up, it will go to warming temp. and will stay in warming mode for up to (I believe) 8 hours. That keeps the food at a safe temp. You just want to make sure the food doesn't overcook.
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.
1475197
I'm not sure if it keeps food hot. I bought this for my wife and she uses it only for keeping her food cold. I have my doubts on if it could keep food warm. Maybe for a short time.
1403693
I have only used this for coffee. I pour boiling water in it and let it sit for 10 minutes. Pour out the hot water and add the hot coffee. The coffee stays warm till the end of the day even after opening it several times. I left this home by accident one day and found the coffee still warm after 12 hours.
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. ^^
1562769
I have not used it for hot foods. I just bring left overs for lunch in it. What I dont like is the fact that the two pieces are hard to get apart, and maybe that's because I havent used it enough.
1897398
It is not like a Thermos. It plugs in and warms up food. It will keep it warm as long as you keep it plugged in. This item will not keep anything cold.
1588554
this does not stay hot after you unplug it, maybe you can use it 5-10 mins.
1221462
Yes, this thermos keeps food hot, but I recommend heating thermos inside w hot water first,and adding very hot food.( after u empty the water)