Our family has 6 guinea pigs who share a head of romaine lettuce daily. Last summer we had car issues, resulting in fewer grocery runs. We quickly figured out we needed a way to keep lettuce longer.
With little info, we ordered two of these containers. Each came with OXO brand gas absorbing packets. Since we had previously bulk ordered generic 5 gram ethylene gas absorbers, we decided to try two of those in each container. These containers weren't quite tall each to hold 3 romaine heads each, so we used elastic straps to hold them together. That setup kept lettuce for about 3 days before the heads started to wilt.
Since failure was not an option, we were able to cram 6 ethylene absorbers into each container for a total of 30 grams each. That setup kept 3 romaine heads in each container for 9 days, perfectly with no spoilage at all.
Since summer ended, our car works fine and regular grocery runs have resumed. But we continue to use these containers daily since they're so effective at staving off spoilage. We still use 6 ethylene absorbers per container with elastic straps which allows for 3 romaine heads each regardless of size. The lettuce is always fresh here with that setup.
Cleanup is almost non-existent. When the container has no veggies, we tilt it to remove excess water.
Anyone with guinea pigs or who just needs fresh lettuce would do well getting this. The product isn't the cheapest but it's just big enough for 3 romaine heads (with a little effort) while fitting comfortably onto a fridge shelf. Can't ask for much more.
| Product Dimensions | 6.75"L x 4.75"W x 5.75"H |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Fruit, Vegetable |
| Special Feature | BPA FreeSpill-Proof |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 0.16 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Volume | 1.5 Liters |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Is Microwaveable | No |
| Manufacturer | OXOX9 |
| Part Number | 11139900 |
| Item Weight | 2.56 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 11139900 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | Small - 1.6 QT |
| Style | Produce Keeper |
| Shape | square |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | BPA FreeSpill-Proof |
| Included Components | Food Storage Container |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Number of Sets | 1 |
