2 Compartment Glass Lunch Box, 580ml Borosilicate with Red Lid
This 2 compartment glass lunch box is a 580ml rectangular container in borosilicate glass with a built-in glass divider that splits it into two sections. A bright red lid with clips along the sides and a white sealing ring closes it securely, so a main and a side can travel together without mixing.
It is ideal for rice and curry, pasta and salad, or a sandwich and fruit, and the clear glass makes it easy to see what is inside.
Key features of the 2 compartment glass lunch box
- Capacity: 580ml
- Material: borosilicate glass
- Compartments: 2, with a built-in glass divider
- Lid: red, with clip-lock closure
- Seal: white sealing ring in the lid
- Shape: rectangular
- Use: lunches, meal prep, leftovers and portions
Two sections, two foods
A divider keeps foods that should not mix apart: rice from curry so it does not go soggy, salad from dressing, crackers from cheese, or a main from a dessert. Fill the larger side with the main and the smaller side with the accompaniment, and lunch looks as good when you open it as when you packed it.
The listing photos show chicken with salad in one side and rice or pasta in the other, a perfect balanced meal.
Lunch box ideas
Chicken tikka with pilau rice; chickpea curry with brown rice; pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and a side of fruit; falafel and hummus with a carrot and cucumber salad; or cold noodles with a sesame dressing. A 2 compartment glass lunch box makes planning a week of lunches straightforward.
Meal prep made simple
Cook once, eat twice: portion rice, curry, pasta, salad or roast vegetables into a 2 compartment glass lunch box after dinner, let it cool, clip the lid shut and keep it in the fridge for lunch the next day. Clear glass shows exactly what is inside, so you can see at a glance what needs eating first, and a rectangular shape stacks neatly on a fridge shelf.
The Food Standards Agency advises cooling leftovers quickly, putting them in the fridge within two hours and eating them within two days. Reheat food until it is steaming hot all the way through, and reheat it only once.
Why glass
Glass does not absorb smells or stains, so a container used for a turmeric curry or a garlic sauce can hold fruit the next day after a wash. It is easy to see through, easy to clean, and a long-lasting, reusable alternative to disposable food packaging and cling film. A 2 compartment glass lunch box also looks smart enough to put straight on the table.
Care and cleaning
Wash the glass and the lid in warm soapy water after each use. Take the sealing ring out of the lid now and then, wash and dry it separately and push it back in fully, so it keeps sealing well. Let everything dry before clipping the lid closed for storage.
Glass does not like sudden temperature changes: do not put a hot container on a cold, wet surface or fill a cold container with boiling food. Carry it upright so the contents stay in place.
Borosilicate glass
Borosilicate glass is known for its heat resistance and toughness compared with ordinary glass, and it does not absorb smells or stains. The listing does not state oven or microwave use, so follow the instructions supplied with the container before heating food in it.
Packing for school and work
Pack the lunch box the night before and keep it in the fridge, then carry it upright in your bag. Put wet foods such as curry, dressing or fruit in one compartment and dry foods such as rice, crackers or bread in the other. A cool bag with an ice pack keeps food chilled until lunchtime, as food safety advice recommends for perishable foods.
A 2 compartment glass lunch box is also a handy portion guide when you are watching what you eat: fill one side with vegetables and the other with protein and grains.
Why glass for lunch
Glass does not hold on to smells or colours, so yesterday’s curry does not flavour today’s fruit, and the clear sides make lunch look appetising. Borosilicate glass is tougher than ordinary glass and copes better with temperature changes, which suits a container that moves between the fridge, a bag and the office kitchen. A 2 compartment glass lunch box lasts far longer than plastic tubs that crack and stain.
Snack boxes
The two sections also make a handy snack box: apple slices and peanut butter, carrot sticks and hummus, crackers and cheese, or grapes and nuts. For children who do not like their foods touching, the divider keeps everything separate, and the red lid makes the 2 compartment glass lunch box easy to spot in a school bag or a shared office fridge.
Care for the seal
The white sealing ring is what keeps the lid fitting closely. Every week or so, ease it out of the lid, wash it in warm soapy water, dry it and press it back in evenly all the way round. A clean, well-seated seal keeps the lunch box fresh and stops smells building up.
At a glance
- 2 Compartment Glass Lunch Box, 580ml
- Borosilicate glass
- Built-in glass divider
- Red clip-lock lid
- White sealing ring
- Reusable
2 Compartment Glass Lunch Box questions
What capacity is it? 580ml in total.
How many compartments does it have? Two, separated by a built-in glass divider.
What is it made from? Borosilicate glass, with a red lid.
How does it seal? Clips along the sides hold the lid, which has a white sealing ring.
What can I pack in it? Rice, vegetables, salads, pasta, snacks, fruit and cooked meals.
How do I clean the 2 compartment glass lunch box? Wash the glass and lid in warm soapy water, and wash the sealing ring separately now and then.
Is it good for meal prep? Yes. It suits fridge storage, meal planning and preparing portions in advance.
What colour is the lid? Bright red, with a white sealing ring.
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