Today, many hostesses learn about such culinary miracle as Tupperware dishes from TV commercials or directories. But the company itself for many decades adheres to the principle of trade through its own network of distributors. Direct sales make this product truly exclusive, giving the buying process a certain selectivity. Many enthusiastic chefs around the world are ready to join this “closed club” today. What is the reason for the success of the brand, and is it worth the products requested money for it?
Features
Tupperware, made from high-quality polymeric materials, although it looks like more affordable externally affordable counterparts, still has striking differences from them. The country of origin, the United States, where the company is located, appreciated all its virtues 65 years ago. And since then, almost every home in America has had time to appear their favorite containers, bowls, butter dish, cheese chests and useful culinary devices from Tupperware. The company declares its mission to preserve the freshness of products for a longer period of time and to facilitate the process of transporting or freezing ready meals.
Production in the United States provides the most stringent quality control.
The composition of the polymer components are no artificial plasticizers, bisphenol A and other components that can pose a threat to humans or the environment.
In Russia, the brand gives a guarantee for its products for a period of up to 30 years, a worldwide indefinite guarantee is valid (such differences are connected with the peculiarities of the legislation). Obligatory to study are special designations - they are present on the inserts in the package and the container itself and determine the conditions and requirements for its operation.
Tupperware cookware is an innovative product that is constantly being improved. The brand regularly releases new collections and keeps on sale the hits of past years, allowing its fans to receive an equivalent replacement for their favorite things. Such a continuity of generations is expensive, because it is for the versatility and convenience that buyers highly value the products of an American company. Plastic ware in the status of a premium class is a unique phenomenon in the market, and so far no one has managed to repeat this success.
Advantages and disadvantages
Considering the advantages of the products of the Tupperware brand, it can be noted that the residents of dozens of countries around the world managed to evaluate its capabilities. Among the obvious advantages, the following are invariably mentioned.
- Chemical and biological neutrality of the polymers used. For the production of dishes are selected materials that do not create a favorable environment for the reproduction of bacteria. The food inside does not oxidize, retains its freshness longer.
- Warranty. At least 30 years with the guarantee of replacement for a similar product is a good argument in favor of buying dishes for the house. However, the buyer is more likely to get tired of the design rather than the product fails.
- Series of products for different temperature regimes. "Classic" for cold dishes can withstand heat up to +85 degrees. "MicroCook" is intended for use in the range of −25 to +200 degrees. Silicone forms have a maximum heating range of 20 degrees higher. UltraPro maintains the highest temperature.Heat-resistant plastic products Tupperware has already managed to impress customers and continues to confirm its uniqueness.
- Exclusive design. Beautiful dishes made of polymeric materials - a rarity. But the American company pays no less attention to product design than its quality. As a result, it is the beauty and ergonomics that buyers point out among the main arguments in favor of buying this product.
- The safety of Tupperware smart ware. It is difficult to break - except after freezing. Plastic is harmless to children, even when heated, retains the original properties.
- Convenience store. Most of the products are easily folded according to the “matryoshka” principle - into each other - and do not take up much space.
- The vacuum flexible covers which are not passing air and moisture. It is thanks to their presence that containers and bowls become the best choice for packing ready meals with you: to school, to work, to travel.
The disadvantages are also present. The first and foremost of them is the high cost, which makes the brand's products not very affordable for most buyers. Of course, if we consider the acquisition as an investment with a long-term perspective, the benefit can be traced. But it's not just every hostess who decides to put in big money for good quality plastic.
One more thing - not very convenient solutions in some series. For example, jugs of solid transparent plastic or small culinary devices (measuring spoons, forks for gherkins) are often idle on the shelves. The disadvantages include the requirements for the care of products. Failure to comply with them will void the warranty, and the products themselves may well be damaged, incompatible with further use.
Popular models
What kind of dishes do fans of Tupperware smart products buy? Among the products of the brand there are both legendary models that have been on sale for decades, as well as novelties that correspond to the spirit of the times.
The innovative offerings include the metal series of dishes - it is made of copper, steel, and stainless steel.
From the chef series - a professional line of thick-walled aluminum with different types of coating. Pancake pans, ladles, steamers of this series are popular.
Containers
Their choices are incredibly diverse. Tupperware offers unique compacts for storing bulk products - with blind-type lids or with two-dimensional valves. Viewing windows help to control the amount of stored supplies. Another popular option is products of the Aquacontrol seriesnon leakage. Rectangular shape makes them suitable for use in the refrigerator.
Cooling trays for freezing can withstand temperatures as low as −25 degrees Celsius. A series is suitable for application in the conditions of a deep freezing, does not lose the properties. Lunchboxes with a bright design and a variety of compartments are also popular. Children's series "Trio" and "Schoolboy" provide maximum comfort during transportation and storage of breakfast at school.
Other containers - round and "corners", series "Freshness" and "Favorite", confectioners for cakes are also in constant demand among buyers.
"Smart refrigerators"
Of course, this term refers to special containers. Smart refrigerators are designed to store fruits and vegetables - whole and sliced.
Built-in ventilation system provides normalization of air exchange, eliminates the possibility for condensate on the surface of products.
Each type of fruit and vegetables has its own optimum valve position.
Utensils for microwave
The most popular Tupperware series for microwave ovens are “New Wave” and “Bravo”. In the line of heat-resistant containers are:
- heating tanks - round, square, rectangular;
- mugs;
- various kits;
- omelettes;
- pans;
- multi-tappers;
- pressure cookers;
- steamers
Separately, it is worth noting the series "MicroCook", which allows to cook a full meal in the microwave oven. In the UltraPro series, universal cocottes, pots, oven trays and microwaves are presented.
Selection rules
When choosing dishes Tupperware should pay attention to the design, shape, color, size of products, and their purpose. The choice of available offers in the catalog of the brand is always great. Accordingly, to find the optimal solution is not difficult. According to the functional purpose of objects, you can focus on the following categories.
- For food storage. Eco-vessels are presented both by containers for freezing and compacts for storage at room temperature. Variants of covers with proper air exchange protect the food from drying out even when sliced.
- For storage of bread and cheese. For products that are dangerous to condensate, Tupperware offers the best humidity conditions, making it easy to keep the product taste unchanged.
- For baking. Forms for cakes from Tupperware are easy to wash, do not lose their properties, safe and easy to use. There are versions for oven and microwave.
- For boiling, frying, stewing. Metal ware holds heat for a long time, allows complex heating stews to be prepared without heating. Frying pans, pots, stew-pans have different diameters, you can find solutions for a large family or one person.
- For kitchen. Appliances and accessories in the catalog are in large quantities. Culinary syringes and sleeves, forms and measuring spoons, graters and mixers make working in the kitchen a pleasure. Here you can find even very exotic devices that only real chefs need.
- To care for the kitchen. In the brand catalog there are special cloths and napkins, detergents for cleaning. Safe and high-quality products have all the necessary properties to maintain order in the kitchen or in the whole house.
When choosing products Tupperware do not need to deny yourself the pleasure of acquiring the many necessary kitchen devices.
In any case, they will be a useful acquisition, will provide an opportunity to significantly facilitate storage and cooking.
Usage tips
When properly used, Tupperware dishes are practically eternal - they do not lose their durability and practicality and retain their attractive appearance. But some points require special attention. In particular, containers and other products used in the preparation and storage of brightly colored products may change their color. Most often, this process is reversible, and over time the spots disappear under the influence of sunlight.
But if you want to avoid such a manifestation, you should carefully select and apply the brand's products when storing carrots, beets in boiled, grated form, spinach, blueberries and cherries, and cranberries. The presence of acid in the composition of the product further increases the risks of surface staining.
Care rules
In the absence of additional designations, Tupperware dishes can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Products with embedded filters or inserts often require extremely delicate handling. The first thing to learn is the manufacturer's instructions and labeling on the product itself.
With any method of washing it is recommended to use warm (not hot) water and low-temperature treatment.
When choosing detergents, preference should be given to chemically neutral or organic products - the safest and highest quality. After treating the surfaces, rinse the dishes thoroughly. Dry cleaning and removal of surface contamination can be done using microfiber cloths. They are quite soft, well absorb and remove dirt.
Flexible plastic withstands even significant loads. But products made of solid polymer, especially when cooled, can become brittle.Dishes should be kept away from sources of open fire, protected from falls and mechanical impact.
Before first use, all Tupperware products are recommended to be washed and dried, as required by the manufacturer. Do not store closed containers or containers without contents. Contact with direct sunlight over time can lead to fading bright plastic parts. The dishes do not lose their consumer properties.
Recommendations for use
Cheese, sausages, bread and smoked delicacies should not be stored in containers and containers with sealed lids. When you send vegetables and fruits to the fridge, they are not washed. To accommodate such perishable products, Tupperware has a “smart refrigerator” - a special container that creates the right environment inside.
When using metal ware it is worth considering features of its design. Thick bottom gives the effect of languor, but longer warms up. Accordingly, the dishes can be brought to readiness with the stove off.
When the copper metal products darken, lemon juice helps them to return to their original appearance.
Reviews
The dishes produced by the Tupperware brand cause rather inconsistent reviews, but the overall impression of the hostesses is rather positive. At least 80% of users are ready to recommend it to their friends. In addition, there is a large variety of design options and execution. Tupperware dishes are mainly purchased for home use, although it is used by professionals from cooking.
One of the main criteria for choosing the products of the world famous brand is buyers who consider aesthetics and innovation. The company is developing not just plastic dishes - it gives its customers a sense of belonging to the “closed club” of good housewives. Among other advantages of dishes it is customary to celebrate the versatility of covers of one shape - when buying a large number of containers, the replacement problem is solved by itself.
Besides, Absolutely non-toxic good quality plastic provides an opportunity for continuous use of products.. According to customers, the average service life of containers, bowls and other products is about 10 years without loss of properties and presentation. Capacity is convenient to use on the go, almost all series are adapted to heat up to 200 degrees - heat-resistant plastic. The only thing customers regret is the high cost of Tupperware products.
A detailed review of the pros and cons of Tupperware dishes is provided in the video below.