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This is the first food container I've purchased that has actually keep the food hot! I just purchased two more for my other children now that I know it does it's job. It also doesn't leak when she places the container into her backpack with a bit of soup still inside. This is exactly what I was looking for. Plus it looks nice. Would def recommend!","reviewer_name":"Kimberly S."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/packed-lunches/classic-food-jar-small-container-with-spoon--20152-5251400?colourId=0","reddit_insights":{"match":{"notes":"Discussions cover Stanley food jars extensively, with mentions of 'Classic' model and 24oz size, which align with the 'Classic Food Jar Small Container With Spoon', though the spoon is rarely mentioned.","confidence":0.9,"matched_terms":["Stanley food jar","Stanley food flask","Stanley Classic","Stanley food container","Stanley 24oz"]},"status":"ok","coverage":{"subreddits":["camping","CampingGear","BuyItForLife"],"threads_used":6},"evidence":{"items":[{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/camping/comments/y4lvfn/anyone_know_a_food_flask_that_has_this_lid/isetfd6/","type":"comment","title":"Stanley recommended for food flasks","author":"AirAgreeable3365","ref_id":"r_e_1","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/camping/comments/y4lvfn/anyone_know_a_food_flask_that_has_this_lid/","title":"anyone know a food flask that has this lid","subreddit":"camping"},"excerpt":"Stanley makes food jars of various sizes that are similar. 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So take my opinion of Thermos with a grain of salt. The one I use is older and the quality might not be the same. The Stanley flask I've used held up pretty well and is still in good condition. Both products hold heat or chill for at least 6 hours in my experience. Hope this anecdotal evidence helps.","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1riqt5r/best_insulated_food_jars/o87r9bk/","type":"comment","title":"Stanley Classic praised for durability and ease of cleaning","author":"RealisticLeg397","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/1riqt5r/best_insulated_food_jars/","title":"best insulated food jars","subreddit":"BuyItForLife"},"excerpt":"Stanley Classic is the way to go mate. Had mine for about 3 years now and it still keeps chili piping hot for the full day at work. 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flask.","weight_to_capacity_ratio":"At 0.32 kg for 400 ml of capacity, this jar achieves one of the lowest empty-weight-to-volume ratios in the vacuum-food-jar category — under 0.8 grams per milliliter — which is a critical metric for hikers trimming their base weight while still wanting a hot lunch on the trail.","included_spoon_integration":"The folding spoon is not generic — its compact stored length is tailored to the jar's 5.25-inch height, and because the spoon only needs to reach into a 3.25-inch deep cavity, it can remain short enough to clip into the lid without contacting the food during storage, a packaging puzzle that larger jars must solve with longer utensils that often have to be carried separately."}},"recycled_stainless_steel_creds":{"title":"Recycled steel construction and what it means","entries":{"bare_steel_food_contact":"The interior is constructed from uncoated recycled 18/8 stainless steel, without plastic liners or epoxy coatings that can leach or degrade over 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manufacturing stream into its retail products, giving eco-conscious buyers a visible sustainability win.","alloy_integrity_through_recycling":"Recycled 18/8 stainless steel retains its full chromium and nickel content, so the jar's corrosion resistance, food neutrality, and durability are indistinguishable from virgin steel — meaning choosing the recycled version does not compromise the material's renowned performance."}}}},"handle":"classic-food-jar-small-container-with-spoon-20152-5251400","storefront_path":"/en/kitchen-dining/packed-lunches/classic-food-jar-small-container-with-spoon--20152-5251400","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/packed-lunches/classic-food-jar-small-container-with-spoon--20152-5251400"}}