How do you use the Bento Box with hot foods? Assume that it needs to stay warm (no microwave is available).
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It is not insulated. Will not keep food warm or cool. Perhaps putting it in an insulated bag to keep it warm?
815226
You would need to buy a thermal container. Most bento boxes (like this one) are just plastic (usually microwavable) or metal (not microwavable) containers.
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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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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.
2260268
After 7 hours my lunch is very warm, but not hot. (I have found that after 7 hours, food in my soup Thermos is still quite hot.) I understand that the Ms Bento is supposed to keep food hot for 6 hours, when used as directed.
1991191
The whole lunch box is not insulated, it is only the metal soup/rice container. But the instructions are only in Japanese so I do not know how to actually heat up the container.
595131
Probably just warm up the food but it does get things really hot. In fact, I had to turn it off otherwise it would scorch the food.
1915148
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.
942995
I personally would not place in microwave. Unclear what type of plastic it's made of. I also wash the bento my hand and air dry to maintain the colors.
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I strongly suggest that anytime you employ a microwave to heat, or cook, any food or beverage, you must handle it with care, and use a pot holder, or oven mitt! Gee whiz, I would asssume that you would understand that it is going to be very warm, or hot. Is that not what a microwave oven is intended to do? Of course, this is just a suggestion from a person who had to learn his lesson, the hard way!
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I wouldn't use it for hot food because the interior is a kind of plastic that just might stick to a dish. Someone suggested wrapping the dish in a towel, but I think the heat might distort the lining.
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I strongly suggest contacting the manufacturer.My opinion, however, would be that if there was any food touching the cover, the food might get too hot and damage the cover.
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This is not an insulated or vacuum wall Bento, so I'd have to say no. For that, you would just need to take the usual precautions. Besides, Most foods when eaten cold or at room temperature loose flavor, which is why you will find so many dishes are have strong flavors when first created. This is so when you eat the food, it will have good flavor instead of bland taste to it. If you are looking for an insulated Bento, then check out the Zojirushi products.
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It's not heated. The individual containers are microwaveable, but you have to heat the food for the thermal portions and then store it in the thermal container. It will stay warm/hot for a long time - the design is good - but it doesn't heat itself.
825993
I've never tried that, but, it should work. Wonder how hot (or not) food inside the package will get.
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You can microwave the whole pouch standing up. Do not lay it down and microwave.
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The thermal container round mental container, yes. The snap lid "tupperware" ovals, not for super long. They are not insulated. IF you want that type capability, move up to the Ms Bento. Still small but the 2 stack into the thermal lunch jar that is insulated.
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You need to put boiling water in the container and close it for about 5 minutes, that will warm it up. After that you put the hot food in. I pack it for my kids in the morning and they eat food for lunch, they say it's warm and they like it, but I never tested it. However, few times that I put the boiling water in the morning and then changed my mind and gave them someting else and not emptied out a thermos, the water was still really warm at night when I came home.