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Glad GladWare Entree Food Storage Containers (25 oz, 5 Count - 2 Pack)

Key Specs

Price

$12.99 USD

Container Material

Food Grade Polypropylene (PP)

Lid Material

Food Grade Polypropylene (PP)

Max Oven Temperature

Not rated°F

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Glad GladWare Entree Food Storage Containers (25 oz, 5 Count - 2 Pack)

#14 of 16 food storage containers tested

6.6R3 Score / 10

There are better options - here's why.

Safety

6.794% weight

Efficacy

5.86% weight

Usability

101% weight

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The bottom line

What the product listing won't tell you

Know before you buy

These are polypropylene plastic containers. While FDA-approved and BPA-free, plastic inherently scores lower than glass or stainless steel for food-contact safety in our methodology. If material safety is your top priority, look at glass alternatives.

Buy it if

You need affordable, disposable-friendly containers for daily meal prep and packed lunches

$12.99

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You want the easiest possible daily use with one-handed snap lids and dishwasher-safe everything

You go through containers frequently and need replaceable sets at under two dollars per container

You are okay with plastic food contact and prioritize convenience and budget over material safety

Skip if

You want to avoid plastic food contact entirely and prefer glass or stainless steel
You need oven-safe containers for reheating or baking
You want the highest material safety scores and are willing to pay more for glass containers

What's inside

Specs the product listing doesn't explain

Safety & Materials

What your food and family come into contact with every use

Container MaterialFood Grade Polypropylene (PP)

Lid MaterialFood Grade Polypropylene (PP)

Dishwasher SafeYes

BPA-FreeYes

Efficacy

What determines how well this performs its core job

Max Oven TemperatureNot rated°F

Usability

Ease of use, maintenance, and longevity

Price$12.99 USD

Seal TypeSnap Seal

Price Per Piece$1.30 USD

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How we scored it

3 criteria - open any layer to see exactly what we found

6.7

Safety

Acceptable

5.8

Efficacy

Mixed

10

Usability

Excellent

Material SafetyCritical

94%

6.7▾

R3 Verdict

GladWare uses food-grade polypropylene for both the container and lid. PP is FDA-approved and BPA-free by nature, but it is a plastic — and plastics inherently score lower than glass or stainless steel for food contact safety in our methodology. The PP lid actually scores higher than many competitors that use unspecified plastic.

Criteria

Container Body Material

5/10

Food-grade polypropylene is FDA-approved for food contact and is BPA-free by its chemical nature. It has low leaching risk at normal refrigerator and room temperatures, though it is not as chemically inert as glass.

Lid Material

7/10

The PP lid is the same FDA-approved material as the container body — consistent and transparent. PP is one of the safer plastics for food contact.

BPA-Free

Functional PerformanceImportant

6%

5.8▾

R3 Verdict

The Lock Tight snap-seal lids do a good job preventing leaks for packed lunches and leftovers. The main limitation is that plastic containers have no oven-safe rating — they are microwave and refrigerator only. If you need to reheat in the oven, this is not the container for that.

Criteria

Oven-Safe Maximum Temperature

1/10

Daily UsabilityNice to have

1%

10▾

R3 Verdict

GladWare nails daily convenience. The lids snap on and off with one hand, everything goes in the dishwasher, and the interlocking lids with stackable containers keep your cabinets organized. This is the easiest container in the category to live with day-to-day.

Criteria

Dishwasher Safe

10/10

Both containers and lids are top-rack dishwasher safe. The plastic resists heat and moisture in the dishwasher without warping.

Where to buy

Verified retailer - current pricing

Starting price

$12.99

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#14 of 16 food storage containers reviewed

10/10

Confirmed BPA-free for both the PP containers and PP lids.

PFAS-Free Lid Seal

5/10

Glad has not published PFAS-free testing for GladWare containers. This is typical across most food storage brands in this category.

These plastic containers are not oven-safe. They handle microwave reheating fine, but if you need to go from fridge to oven, you will need a glass container instead.

Seal Type

8/10

The Lock Tight snap seal clicks into place and provides reliable leak resistance for soups, sauces, and packed lunches.

Lid Mechanism Ease

10/10

Lids snap on with a single press — the fastest and most convenient lid mechanism for grabbing leftovers from the fridge.

Stackable Design

10/10

Containers stack neatly and lids interlock, keeping your cabinet organized even with multiple sets.