Ibili Lunch Away rectangular glass food container, 400 ml to 1.6 L

The Ibili Lunch Away rectangular glass food container is an airtight borosilicate glass container with a clip-lock lid, designed for storing, freezing and reheating food in the same dish. It withstands −40 to 450 °C, is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe, and comes in five capacities: 400, 850, 900, 1,050 and 1,600 ml.

It is the Ibili glass food container we sell the most: since 2018 we have shipped 253 units in 92 orders, and its 8 published reviews give it 10 out of 10. It is ideal for taking lunch to work, keeping portions ready in the fridge or freezer, and for anyone who wants to replace plastic containers with glass.

Technical specifications

Dimensions of each size

Dimensions from the Ibili catalogue (length × width × height). Choose the capacity from the drop-down menu below the price.

Use and real-world experience

What our customers value most is that the same container goes from the freezer to the microwave without changing dishes: ‘I’m replacing my plastic containers with glass ones; it’s really handy that they can go in both the microwave and the freezer’. Another customer highlights the ‘thick glass’ and the ‘lid with 4 locking points’, and several repeat that ‘the lid fits perfectly’. The most requested size is the 400 ml, followed by the 850 ml.

To make it last for years, there are three things to bear in mind. Only the glass body goes in the oven, never the plastic lid. In the microwave, remove the lid or rest it on top without fastening the clips so the steam can escape. And avoid sudden changes in temperature: don’t move the container straight from the freezer to a hot oven, and never put it over a direct flame or on an induction hob, because it is not a cooking dish.

In the freezer, if you are storing stocks or soups, leave a finger’s width free below the rim: liquid expands as it freezes. Dry the silicone seal thoroughly after washing so it doesn’t hold on to odours. Being glass, it won’t stain with tomato or curry, doesn’t absorb odours like low-quality plastic and doesn’t transfer substances into food when heated.

Frequently asked questions

Which size should I choose?

For a single portion, the 850 or 900 ml; the 1,050 ml holds a large portion with a side; the 1,600 ml stores two portions or the leftovers from a family meal; the 400 ml is for sauces, chopped fruit or small portions.

Can it go in the oven?

Yes, the borosilicate glass body withstands up to 450 °C according to Ibili, so it can be used for heating or browning under the grill. The plastic lid does not go in the oven.

And in the microwave with the lid on?

The glass, yes; the lid is best removed or rested on top without fastening the clips, so the steam can escape and the seal doesn’t suffer.

Is it freezer-safe?

Yes, down to −40 °C. If you freeze liquids, don’t fill it to the rim. Let it thaw before putting it in a hot oven.

Is it truly airtight?

Ibili classes it as airtight: the lid has a silicone seal and four locking tabs that press down onto the glass. It is suitable for carrying food, although with liquids it is best kept horizontal.

Are they sold individually or as a set?

This listing is for individual units, in the capacity you choose. If you want several, we also have the set of 3 Lunch Away glass food containers.

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