By: Angela Fulo
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Your no-BS thermos for food can keep your food hot/cold for a long time. Not a lunch box, but an insulated bento container, DaCool Vacuum Bento Jar will interest you if you enjoy soups or stir-fried lunches like it’s freshly cooked.
It’s got 6-layer insulation: the electropolishing (for anti-corrosion), the 304 stainless steel, 12-micron copper coating (excellent with thermal insulation), the outer 304 stainless steel, and the pearlite finish. All these are vital parts of this bento’s super insulation.
With a dual lid vacuum sealing, it retains heat pretty well. The silicon inner lid has a vent for easy opening. It’s also where the foldable spoon sits. The outer screw lid can double as an extra container while eating. Enjoy 2 cups of your most-loved soup anytime, anywhere!
Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
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It's leak-proof. You can toss it inside your bag with peace of mind -
The screw-lid can double as a bowl
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Durable build
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BPA- and PVC-free
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With a wide mouth, so it's easy to clean it manually
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There’s a foldable spoon included sitting at the top of the inner silicone lid
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Can keep your food hot for hours and hours on end
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Anti-skid silicone base ensures your bento jar won't slip.
Things we don't like:
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Lid is the weak point -
Spoon not the best quality
Specs & Features
- Material: Chemical-Free 18/8 304 Stainless Steel, Silicone
- Dimension: 5.8” x 3.7” x 3.7”
- Weight: 12 ounces
- Capacity: 16 ounces
- Number of compartments: 1
- Available colors: Black, Cyan Blue, Gray, Pink, and Purple
DaCool Vacuum Bento Jar’s wide mouth makes it easy to clean, though it must be hand washed. Plus, the silicone base prevents it from slipping while you eat!
One thing to consider is prepping this insulated bento from DaCool. Let hot water sit inside for 10 minutes before putting your meal to ensure that it stays hot for as long as possible.
The lid is clearly the weak link in this system. Heat will seep out here and cleaning it requires extra drying time for water to evaporate. In this way, DaCool is pretty good but not as good as Thermos’ King Jar. Neither is it as expensive though.
At under $24, you can reliably enjoy warm food using DaCool Vacuum Bento Jar. No microwave is needed at all!
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Our Overall Review
We have thoroughly tested - and read reviews from other experts and users. In summary, this is what we think:
Things we like:
-
It's leak-proof. You can toss it inside your bag with peace of mind
-
The screw-lid can double as a bowl
-
Durable build
-
BPA- and PVC-free
-
With a wide mouth, so it's easy to clean it manually
-
There’s a foldable spoon included sitting at the top of the inner silicone lid
-
Can keep your food hot for hours and hours on end
-
Anti-skid silicone base ensures your bento jar won't slip.
Things we don't like:
-
Lid is the weak point
-
Spoon not the best quality
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