SistemaFlour and Sugar Storage Containers for Pantry with Lids and Measuring Cup, Dishwasher Safe, 10.2-Cup, White

These are great for storing full five pound bags of flour in their wrappers. A King Arthur paper flour bag fits perfectly and it’s nice to see the actual bag versus me making a label. One side is indented so you have something to grip to pull it off a shelf. The containers are top rack dishwasher safe, but are easy to wash by hand too. For those of you who freeze their flours for a couple days after purchase, the containers are freezer safe and don’t become brittle over time. I have four of these now and they are only thing I wish were different is the price.

I have a set of clip-lid containers which were great, until the clips began breaking off the lids -- when this container arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the clips aren't attached to the lid, but are an actual hinge mechanism, attaching to the body of the container. I don't see any potential point of failure with this design, as there's no repeated bending/weakening as was with the other kind.I was looking for a container to hold the Idahoan Real Mashed Potatoes, Gable Carton, Premium, 52 Ounce I often buy. The package is just a huge cardboard milk carton, so I wanted something to keep everything fresh. I spent quite a bit of time searching for a container that would be the right size, and it turns out this container for flour is as though custom made. A freshly opened carton fits completely inside, and a measuring cup will wiggle in snugly too. Perfect.And this even comes with a nice little measuring cup, that is perfectly sized to fit even into the narrower side of the container that is used as the handle -- the container is tapered on one side, and even with my small hands it is easy to handle, even when full.Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase -- so much so that I've just put the whole 9-piece set (Sistema Klip It Shrinkwrapped Bakery Set) in my Save for Later cart, and look forward to buying it once the holidays settle down. If simple, functional, and well made is something that appeals to you, I don't believe you'll be disappointed in this product -- it's great. :O)

Alright so Sistema is a bit expensive compared to other tupperware but you get what you pay for. I purchased my first Sistema baker container 5 years ago after having issues with moths. Sometimes small moths leave larvae in dry goods like flour at the grocery store. Unfortunately there is no way to tell until having the flour at home for a few weeks. The moths reproduce quickly and infest any other dry goods you may have in your cabinet. Apart from being extremely disgusting (never a good surprise to find moth larvae swimming around in your cereal after you pour the milk in) nothing worked at keeping the moths out. I bought new flour, sugar, everything dry that could possibly be infested. I washed out everything in the cabinets and scrubbed the cabinets. I tried ziploc bags, gladware, double ziploc bags, glass pyrex containers, etc.One day I saw Sistema at Macy's and decided to give it a try. The plastic the containers is made out of is sturdy, it doesn't stain or scratch easily, it hasn't cracked or become brittle over time, the design makes it easy to grip and each container comes with its own measuring cup which means I no longer have to remember to measure out my dry goods before my wet ones or go digging around for a measuring cup. The airtight seal is actually airtight. I have had no issues with ants or moths getting into my Sistema containers EVER. Occasionally I will find moth larvae just inside the bottom lip of the lid but they can't get past the airtight seal and I haven't had an infestation for a long time.These containers are durable and wonderful and well worth the price.

Great product and quick delivery

I had been gifted 2 Sistema containers and loved them, so I ordered 2 sets of these. LOVE these too. They seal well, are easy to open/close, and well designed to allow a smaller hand to grip. If you have arthritis, these will be easier to open than some other storage containers. I have the standard red-lid Rubbermaid food containers, which are difficult for my mother to open with her arthritis. The Sistema containers, however, are not difficult for her.I love that the larger containers come with a measuring cup to keep in the container and the smaller containers have pouring openings. These containers also makes it easier to fill in the bulk sections of the store or co-ops. These are dishwasher safe in the top rack, but you may need to hand wash the larger containers if your top rack is too short. Finally, I really like that the containers have an off-white lid and not a crazy color unlike so many of the other containers available.It's true that the flour container will not hold a complete American 5lb bag, but it holds about 4 lbs. I'm fine with that and just store the last pound in its package until I can add it to the container. Its definitely not something to get all wrapped-around-the-axel-about as other reviewers have. I believe these are made in New Zealand, so they probably have different standards there.A few years ago, King Arthur Flour used to carry these too, which is where I first found them.

I love Sistema containers, so when I accidentally broke the lid of my stoneware flour canister, I decided to go with the Sistema 3.3L flour container. These have a great seal and are easy to handle, stack, and store. However, they are not quite big enough to hold an entire 5 lb. bag of flour. I had to store the extra flour in the smallest Bake It container. I wish they made one a little bigger in the Bake It line, but they don’t. I’m going to use the bigger cereal container instead; though it has a flip-top lid (which I don’t need for flour), it still has an air-tight seal and is easy to handle.