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Learn About Commercial Food Storage Containers
No matter what type of kitchen you own- professional kitchen or home kitchen- you need quality commercial food storage containers. They preserve food freshness, store ingredients in a safe and sanitary way and make it easier for kitchen staff to view inventory.
We offer food storage containers from top brands like Cambro and Rubbermaid, and have a variety of shapes, sizes, capacities and materials (polycarbonate, polyethylene and polypropylene). We have containers that include handles for simple transportation, measurements printed on the container for portion control and even food storage container labels to keep everything organized.
Every commercial food storage container, round, rectangular or square, has a compatible food storage container lid (sold separately), although, we do have some food storage container sets.
Bakers will appreciate the Cambro dough bins, also called dough boxes, that safely store and proof dough. Each dough box can be paired with a compatible dough box lid (sold separately).
Need larger food storage containers for your ingredients? We carry a collection of ingredient bins with larger capacities. Learn more about food storage containers here.
Commercial Food Storage Containers FAQ
Which type of containers are used for food storage?
There are many types of containers used for food storage in commercial kitchens – food pans, round and square food storage containers, food boxes/bins and ingredient bins. Each type can hold a variety of food and the one best suited for your kitchen depends on usage, material and capacity.
What do you call a container for food?
Containers used for storing food in commercial kitchens can be called insert pans, food pans, crocks, food boxes or bins, rounds and squares.
Which containers keep food the freshest?
Certain food storage containers are designed to keep food fresh for longer periods of time than others. Air-tight containers, such as vacuum-sealed bags, jars with tight-fitting lids, and containers with silicone gaskets, are among the types of containers that are effective at keeping food fresh for extended periods. Containers with a drain shelf and tight fitting lid keep produce fresh longer.
What is a food-safe container?
Food safe containers are constructed of a material that is safe to encounter food – it ensures that there will be no transfer of any unsafe chemicals to the food during storage and usage. Commercial kitchens look for containers that are NSF certified.