A bento box is a portable container used to carry food, usually for lunch or picnics.
Material: Bento boxes can be made of a variety of materials, including plastic, stainless steel, glass, ceramic, etc. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages, such as plastic, which is lightweight but may not be resistant to high temperatures, and glass and ceramics, which are heavier but healthier.
Design: Bento lunch box design is varied, some simple and practical, some focus on beauty. Some bento boxes are designed with compartments to prevent different foods from mixing.
Capacity: The capacity of bento boxes can be selected according to individual needs, from small ones suitable for children to large ones suitable for adults.
Heat preservation function: Some bento lunch boxes have heat preservation function, which can keep the temperature of the food, suitable for the situation that needs to keep the temperature of the food for a long time.
Portability: Bento lunch boxes are usually designed with easy to carry handles or shoulder straps for easy carrying.
Reusable: Compared to disposable lunch boxes, bento lunch boxes are reusable and more environmentally friendly.
Cleanliness: It is important to choose a bento box that is easy to clean to ensure food hygiene.
Tightness: A good bento lunch box should have a good seal to prevent food leakage.
Microwave application: Some bento boxes can be safely heated in the microwave, but not all materials are suitable for microwave use.
Price: The price of bento boxes varies greatly according to the material, brand and function.
Brands: There are many well-known bento lunch box brands on the market, such as Lock & Lock, Tupperware, OXO, etc.
DIY: Some people like to make their own bento, and bento lunch boxes make it easy to carry homemade food.
Health: Using bento boxes can control the quality and portion size of food and contribute to a healthy diet.
Culture: In different cultures, the use of bento boxes is also different, for example, in Japan, bento is a common way to lunch.