Choosing A Bento Box
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Bento Box
Bento is all about packing the healthy and delicious home made meal into an organized box or container, so that it can be carried to work or school. . Therefore it is necessary to have the correct type of container for such purpose. It is not necessary that a specific Bento Box is used for such purpose but a impressively good looking one will sure make it standout better then others.
Choosing a Bento Box
Bento bhoxes come in all kind of shapes and sizes. Some are made of plastic others are made of stainless steel. Some comes with multiple compartments, some with multiple layers of containers, some are just a simple looking box and many others comes with cute shapes and sizes. Whatever the shape and sizes or type it is, there's no specific specification that is require to use as a Bento box.
A Bento box can be as simple as a simple box container that can be commonly found in most kitchens wares. Therefore do not be too specific in getting the perfect looking Bento box.
However when choosing a Bento box, it may be good to consider the following
Leak proof
Is good that the container is leak proof. You do not want any liquid inside the box to leak out and stain your bag or hands. If the box you are using is not 100% leak proof, you can try putting the container in a seal bag.
Easy to wash
Most Bento boxes from Japan are not suitable for dishwasher; you are required to wash it with hands. Therefore choose a container that is easy to wash and clean. Else look for dishwasher friendly containers.
Microwave safe
For those who want to reheat their food with microwave, it is important to know whether the container can be use with a microwave. Note that most Bento boxes from Japan are not microwave safe. This is simply because Japanese usually eat their lunch cold.
Correct Size
The Bento box should have the correct size to accommodate enough food for your consumption. Kids may choose a smaller Bento box while adult may choose a bigger or multi layer Bento box.
A Bento box can be as simple as a simple box container that can be commonly found in most kitchens wares. Therefore do not be too specific in getting the perfect looking Bento box.
However when choosing a Bento box, it may be good to consider the following
Leak proof
Is good that the container is leak proof. You do not want any liquid inside the box to leak out and stain your bag or hands. If the box you are using is not 100% leak proof, you can try putting the container in a seal bag.
Easy to wash
Most Bento boxes from Japan are not suitable for dishwasher; you are required to wash it with hands. Therefore choose a container that is easy to wash and clean. Else look for dishwasher friendly containers.
Microwave safe
For those who want to reheat their food with microwave, it is important to know whether the container can be use with a microwave. Note that most Bento boxes from Japan are not microwave safe. This is simply because Japanese usually eat their lunch cold.
Correct Size
The Bento box should have the correct size to accommodate enough food for your consumption. Kids may choose a smaller Bento box while adult may choose a bigger or multi layer Bento box.
2 Tiered Bento Box
Here are some common 2 tiered bento box. It comes in a shape of cute animal figure and most children will love to have it.
As simple as it is
This is by far the most simple looking yet attractive bento box. However it is not microwave safe.
Product Description
Whether heading off to work or school, this two-tiered bento box from Kotobuki adds both style and affordable practicality to your life, enabling you to pack a healthy lunch from home in its two containers. This rectangular bento box has rounded corners and features a deep red body that's illustrated on the top of the lid by a white-and-black beckoning cat ("Maneko Neko"), welcoming good fortune and luck. The bento is composed of two compartments that stack on top of each other. The upper compartment seals shut with a fitted plastic lid and it doubles as a lid for the bottom compartment. The bento's illustrated lid then covers the top compartment, and an elastic band secures the two compartments together when traveling.
Traced historically back as far as the fifth century in Japan, bento boxes are carried today by everyone from school children to executives and are the ideal way to pack nutritious, travel-friendly meals. Kotubuki bento boxes are made in Japan of durable food-safe plastic. It measures 5-1/2 by 3-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches. The top and bottom compartments are both microwave and dishwasher safe; the inner lid that covers the top compartment is not microwave safe and should be hand washed.
Product Description
Whether heading off to work or school, this two-tiered bento box from Kotobuki adds both style and affordable practicality to your life, enabling you to pack a healthy lunch from home in its two containers. This rectangular bento box has rounded corners and features a deep red body that's illustrated on the top of the lid by a white-and-black beckoning cat ("Maneko Neko"), welcoming good fortune and luck. The bento is composed of two compartments that stack on top of each other. The upper compartment seals shut with a fitted plastic lid and it doubles as a lid for the bottom compartment. The bento's illustrated lid then covers the top compartment, and an elastic band secures the two compartments together when traveling.
Traced historically back as far as the fifth century in Japan, bento boxes are carried today by everyone from school children to executives and are the ideal way to pack nutritious, travel-friendly meals. Kotubuki bento boxes are made in Japan of durable food-safe plastic. It measures 5-1/2 by 3-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches. The top and bottom compartments are both microwave and dishwasher safe; the inner lid that covers the top compartment is not microwave safe and should be hand washed.
Bring me along
This are the most comprehensive set of bento boxes. It comes with a keep warm carrying bag as well.
Your Bento Boxes
The type of bento boxes used is always depend on each individual taste and preference. However kids usually love containers that have their favorite cartoon characters, such as Hello Kitty, Ben 10, Transformer, or even Princessc. Adult would like a much more organized boxes and user friendly box, one that can keep their food warm, have enough containers and easy to be carried around.
Which ever boxes you decided to used, the most important is the ingredient and food you pack in the box that make it different. Always have this in mind, pack food that is healthy, tasty and fresh.
Which ever boxes you decided to used, the most important is the ingredient and food you pack in the box that make it different. Always have this in mind, pack food that is healthy, tasty and fresh.
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