#16 of 16
Key Specs
Price
Key Specs
Price
$17.99 USD
Container Material
Tritan Plastic
Lid Material
Unspecified Plastic
Max Oven Temperature
Not oven-safe
Rubbermaid
#16 of 16 food storage containers tested
$17.99
We may earn a commission. It doesn't affect our scores.
What the product listing won't tell you
Know before you buy
Every surface that touches your food is plastic — the Tritan container body, the unspecified lid plastic, and the seal gasket. If minimizing plastic food contact is your priority, glass alternatives exist at comparable prices.
You need shatter-proof, lightweight containers for packed lunches and daily transport
You want the most reliable leakproof seal in the category for carrying soups and liquids
You microwave food in the container regularly and want a built-in venting lid
You meal prep in uniform portions and want stackable same-size containers
You want to minimize plastic contact with your food — every food-contact surface here is plastic
You need oven-safe containers for fridge-to-oven cooking workflows
You care about full material transparency — the lid plastic type is not specified by Rubbermaid
Specs the product listing doesn't explain
What your food and family come into contact with every use
What determines how well this performs its core job
3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found
3.8
Safety
Below Average
9.5
Efficacy
Good
6.4
Usability
Good
Verified retailer - current pricing
Starting price
$17.99
#16 of 16 food storage containers reviewed
Rubbermaid
Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Tritan Plastic Food Storage Containers (Set of 5, 3.2 Cup)
Rubbermaid
Rubbermaid Brilliance BPA-Free Tritan Plastic Food Storage Containers (Set of 5, 3.2 Cup)
Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity
Sign up free to see spec values
Rubbermaid Brilliance uses Tritan plastic, which is BPA/BPS/BPF-free with FDA food contact approval. However, it's still plastic on every food-contact surface. The lid material is described as Tritan with StainShield variant but not specifically named in a way that maps to standard polymer categories — a transparency gap on a direct food-contact surface.
Criteria
Tritan is a premium BPA-free plastic with FDA food contact approval — safer than generic polypropylene but still a plastic that contacts your food directly.
The lid plastic is not precisely specified beyond "BPA-free Tritan with StainShield" — a transparency gap on a surface that directly contacts your food.
Confirmed BPA-free — Tritan is a copolyester that never contains BPA as an ingredient.
Rubbermaid has not published PFAS-free testing for the Brilliance line's seal components.
The 4-latch snap-lock seal with built-in microwave vent is the most functionally complete lid design in this comparison. Airtight, leakproof, and microwave-ready without removing the lid. The only gap is oven safety — plastic containers cannot go in the oven.
Criteria
Not oven-safe — Tritan plastic deforms above approximately 220°F. Containers are strictly for microwave, fridge, and freezer use.
The 4-latch locking clip system creates an airtight, leakproof seal — the most reliable closure mechanism in this comparison, ideal for transporting liquids.
Both containers and lids are dishwasher safe. The locking tabs require two hands but provide excellent seal security.
Crystal-clear Tritan lets you identify contents without opening. Lightweight and shatter-proof makes these ideal for packed lunches and daily transport.
Criteria
Both containers and lids are fully dishwasher safe, with the container body going on any rack and lids on the top rack.
Four snap-lock latches require two hands and moderate force to open and close — secure but not the quickest for repeated daily fridge access.
Uniform 3.2-cup containers stack perfectly and interlock — ideal for organized meal prep.
We earn a small commission on purchases. It never influences our scores - R3 is funded by readers, not brands.
Create a free account to see alternative recommendations
Sign up free
