Does the food stay cool in the container or does it need to stay refrigerated before heating?
1748961
The removable food container is not designed to keep food cool. Food should remain refrigerated until you are ready to begin reheating it with the Lunch Warmer.
2126153
I store mine in a plastic container, otherwise known as a dough bucket which has a tight seal when closed, and keep it in the pantry. No refrigeration is necessary.
1828148
No....that is the beauty of it. No refrigeration needed. I keep mine in my cupboard. :)
1648208
I don't think it needs refrigeration. It seems to be made of something that's like a thin marzipan.
2274487
They come in a foilpack which protects from light and moisture, it is zip lock. I am not certain they need refrigeration, most dried foodstuffs do not, but I would not let them get too hot.
1324897
As a microbiologist, my answer is yes - any foodstuffs should be refrigerated after opening the container
514623
It does not need to be refrigerated. It comes in a plastic sleeve. It sat on my counter for a month.
1325403
My container says keep in cool dry place. So mine stays in the cabinet. If it was in the fridge it would probably harden and then be hard to get out of the tub. :) hope this helps :)
450182
Hot food is ok to put in this container but it is not insulated and therefore won't do much to keep the food warm.
1778433
No it doesn't need to be refrigerated after opening. It is soft and easier to work with when room temperature. If you are uncomfortable with this, go ahead and put it in the fridge. It will harden and become a little more difficult to work with but it is fine to stay room temperature.
1275938
It only keeps them warm. Line the container with foil or a clean kitchen towel first. Place the tortillas in there while they're hot to keep them warm. Don't heat them in the container.
149348
It does not need to be refrigerated. So for example if you are traveling with it, it's okay to keep it out. But if you are just going to keep it at home, it's a good idea to keep it in the fridge.
45205
Nope it doesn't need to be refirgerated. It gets a little less solid on really hot days...but it doesn't spoil
1537957
I would recommend keeping refrigerated, and the item did not come in a refrigerated container.
1977831
It doesn't need to be refrigerated. Are you planning on adding a perishable ingredient? If so, it won't turn solid, but the ingredient may turn it cloudy.
2260265
I've packed it before 7 in the morning and according to my children the food was still warm when they ate lunch around noon. I also used the container for soup to hold hot water to keep the other food warm.
1818042
The lunch jar we ordered can keep food warm around 6 hours. My daughter brought hot food for lunch during the winter time. She never complain about the "cold food".