In a time where a lot more of us are being that bit more careful with our money, going out for lunch every day is becoming more of a luxury. We all need to eat, so bringing a packed lunch to work, school or on days out can see us saving money. Making your own lunch at home to take with you is not only cheaper than popping out to the shops at lunchtime, you can have exactly what you want and made to your own tastes, you can control portion sizes so that you are not going hungry or wasting food and you can also reduce food packaging waste. And you might even eat that little bit healthier too with the contents of your lunch box.
When you decide that you will be eating packed lunches, you will obviously need something to put it in, and there are plenty of options to choose from. If you want a quality, plastic free, reusable lunch box that also looks great and is 100% leakproof then you can’t go wrong with the Stainless Steel Lunch Box from Black+Blum.
Black+Blum are a company based in London, formed in 1998, and they create products that are eco-friendly where possible, made from long-lasting materials and designed to encourage reusability while discouraging single-use plastics and food waste.
Black+Blum’s Stainless Steel Lunch Box is a stainless steel metal lunch box with leakproof lid, metal fork and silicone strap to hold the fork in place. It is available in two different sizes: 600ml / 20 fl oz (measures L17.5cm x W13cm x H5cm, weighs 330g) and 1 litre / 34 fl oz (measures L20cm x W14cm x H6cm, weighs 460g). The lunch box is constructed from high quality stainless steel with a stainless steel fork and slider-divider to separate foods. It features a vacuum-sealed lid, is 100% leakproof, BPA-free and is even oven, freezer and dishwasher safe (lid and silicone strap cannot go in oven or dishwasher).
This lunch box has a very sleek minimalist design, featuring rounded corners and a valve on the lid to keep it airtight, vacuum sealed and leakproof. It also comes with a stainless steel fork that is held securely to the side of the lunch box using a colourful silicone band (you can choose from Ocean, Olive or Orange). Inside it has a removable/adjustable internal divider to separate different foods. It is perfect for holding cold food such as sandwiches, but is also oven safe if you wanted to heat up food such as pasta.
I have been using the larger 1 litre capacity lunch box. This is a good size for a sandwich or whatever else you would like for lunch (the smaller regular version would be good for children). It is airtight and leakproof with its overmoulded silicone lid and very easy to keep clean. The valve on the lid ensures extra security for a leak-free experience. The valve must be open for the lid to open and pushed firmly down to close, making it airtight and leakproof, keeping the contents fresh. It is oven safe so that you can heat up the contents should you wish (without the lid and be aware that if using it in the oven the metal could become discoloured). It is also freezer safe, just don’t overfill as the contents could expand when frozen and stretch the metal. Internally, the lunch box has an internal divider that can be adjusted to create different size compartments so that you can easily separate foods completely removed so that you can have a larger space for one type of food.
As it is a simple, non-fussy lunch box it is also very easy to clean. The box, without the lid, can go in the dishwasher, the lid and silicone strap must be washed by hand. The stainless steel body of the lunch box is smooth and very easy to clean without using abrasive cleaners.
Overall, I found that the Black+Blum Stainless Steel Lunch Box to be a very high quality lunch box that is perfect for keeping my lunch fresh and it hasn’t leaked when I have had wet food in it. It isn’t too heavy and is very easy to keep clean. With no plastic used, it is perfect for being reused over and over again for years to come. And the silicone strap used on the lid is better for the environment than plastic, should it ever need to be disposed of.
This is an excellent quality lunch box that is simple and elegant and is the perfect lunch companion. Keeps food safe and fresh with no leaks.
At £27.95 / £31.95 (depending on the size you want), it is on the expensive side for a lunch box, but it is excellent quality, looks a lot better than a plastic one and will last a lifetime. Over the long run, it will be better value for money and so much better for the environment.
Rating: 5/5
RRP: £27.95 (600ml) / £31.95 (1 litre)
For more information or to buy, visit black-blum.com.