I can't decide between two Thermos 16-ounce food jars - the Stainless Steel King or the Stainless Steel food jar (plum or teal colored). Any recommendations on which is better ?
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I have the Thermos King and the Thermos Nissan food container, both 16 oz. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Both do a great job of keeping products cold/hot. The Thermos King is a little shorter and wider and the Nissan is slightly taller and narrower. The Thermos King has the lid for the jar (with the fold up spoon) and a stainless steel cap that goes over the lid. The Nissan just has the plastic lid for the jar. The King looks like it might be more insulated (?-guessing here just by the looks and the weight). I have the midnight blue Thermos King and it's a nice color, almost black with a hint of the blue under the light. The Nissan is all stainless steel with a black cap. Regarding the SS Food Jar (plum or teal) I can't say specifically since I do not own this version however, comparing the 2 products I think I would go with the King because it of the 2 lids/caps and the spoon and might be more insulated. The food jar keeps hot for 7 hours and cold for 9 hours. The Thermos King keep food hot for 9 hours and cold for 12 hours.
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The container is plastic and not insulated. I think Thermos makes a stainless version that may better serve your need.
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I have the older model KBT. I bought a 51 oz thermos. It keeps the coffee hotter longer.Thermos 51 Ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Carafe
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I have had both. After having an aluminum one for years, I splurged and bought the stainless steel and was so disappointed in the performance that I bought a new aluminum one. I have had it for 10 years and am very pleased with it.
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I love this can. I had original for 6 years and just got the 2nd for recycling. I would say that maybe the staninless would be better than the plastic. My dog tried to chew open the plastic lid and it has left not-so-nice marks... would maybe be less apparent on the stainless.
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stainless usually and most don't need linings like can-food cans/containers. thermos website is fancy but states nothing to absolute ensure the customer 100% their products are 100% or 99.9% bpa or phthlate or lead free. Unlike klean canteen, check their products. i have all their products and works great!
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I just purchased a Calphalon one - admittedly more expensive - but it's heavy (which is good for heat conductivity) and works like a charm. I think if you only need one, get a 12-inch one, which oddly enough, feels like it's the same size to this one.
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I have not used the lid in cooking but the stainless is top Quality and 20x more durable than aluminum! If a magnet doesn't stick to it...Its top Quality!
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Get the Isosteel VA-9558 14 fl. oz. Double Walled Car Mug on Amazon! I just got this mug and I love it. It fits in the coffee maker and is very high quality. It is stainless inside and out. It keeps my coffee warmer longer. It doesn't add that plasticky taste to my coffee.
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I haven't used either one of them. But I can tell you that I've only used it a total of 3 times. Number 1, it takes to long to open then close around the cap. Number 2, 2 out of 3 times it pops off the lid. You think it's lined up well (and it is) before it just pops off of the lid. Number3, The lid can't be larger then a pickle jar. So it's not useful for 1/2 the jars I need help opening. To be honest I just gave up trying. I've gone back to tapping the jar lid on the kitchen table or hitting it around the lid with a heavy spoon. Like most things I bought that was "As seen on TV" it was a waste of my time and Cash.
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Looks like the 50 ml (slightly < 1/4 cup) jar. It's very rich & creamy; a little goes a long way.
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I was thinking of trying out a baby food lid. The jar seems like it is the same size as a stage one baby food jar. Hope that helps you with your question.
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Amazon has sets of the jars. I chose to buy gerber or beech-nut baby food brand in the larger glass jars. I got them on sale for 68 cents each, gave the baby food to the Yorkie mixed with her kibble and use the emplty jars for the yogurst makint. They hold the same amount of yogurt and I heat them in the T-fal without concern for the heat on the glass.
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Keith, Boy I wish I could answer you. You should be able to look up a seal for both and see if the numbers are the same. I have the visual impression that the 16 is smaller but maybe not. They will both hold 7 quarts and of course the larger takes twice as many pints, but this is only a height factor and not relavant. Sorry I cannot be more helpful but I have never been interested in a canner without a visual gauge [the 16 does not have one]. The 22 and 23 quarts do of course.Anyway, good luck.Best Regards,Jim McNulty
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I actually was concerned about the same issue after purchasing ours. This is our 2nd one (the first one was stainless). I wanted something different and love the color of the new one. Since we've only had the new one for a month, I cannot honestly answer your question except to say that so far it seems extremely durable. This thermos travels to work 5 days a week and so far has no chips or scratches. I hand wash and do not put it in the dishwasher which would be harsher on the finish.
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I would suggest you contact the Chillwarmer team. They have great customer support !!My son lost his fun jar's lid within two weeks of its purchase. I contacted the them and they sent me a replacement lid. Thank you Chillwarmer team !!
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Peg ... I've had the lid for several months now and have had no problem at all. I'll admit that I typically don't cook the food so that it is producing large quantities of steam. It seems to act more as a gradual release, but I'd still be careful when handling it. I love this lid. It fits very well and the silicone rim makes a tight fit and a nice cushion against any pot or pan.