MCIRCO 5-Pack 36 Oz Glass Meal Prep Containers with Snap Lock Lids (Borosilicate)
Product description
If you meal prep, you already know the real bottleneck isn’t cooking—it’s storing, reheating, and keeping food from getting watery or stale. These MCIRCO 5-Pack 36 oz glass meal prep containers are built around that workflow: glass bowls for heat and prep, plus snap-lock lids meant to help keep everything sealed.
The essentials
This is a set of five single-compartment glass containers (36 oz each), designed for portioning meals, freezing leftovers, and reheating later. The containers are made from borosilicate glass, which is positioned as stronger than typical glass storage options. The lids use a snap-lock style with silicone seals, aiming for a more airtight hold than basic plastic containers—so food stays fresher for longer.
What stands out in day-to-day use
The big day-to-day win here is the “go from fridge to heat” approach—on paper, the glass containers can go from refrigerator to microwave or oven, and also into the freezer. That matters if you want fewer dishes and less handling. You can also clean them in the dishwasher, which is usually the difference between meal prep that’s sustainable and meal prep that becomes a chore.
There’s also a practical storage angle: the containers are stackable. If your fridge or kitchen cabinets tend to fill up fast, that helps you keep meal prep containers contained instead of spread out.
And the lids: they’re described as easy to use and designed to stop leaking. The snap-lock mechanism is also said to stay working rather than gradually failing over time—though, as always, how long lids truly last can depend on how you treat them (dropping, rough closing, etc.).
Tech specs
- Type: Glass meal prep containers (single compartment)
- Pack size: 5 containers
- Capacity: 36 oz each
- Material (containers): Borosilicate glass
- Lid system: Snap-lock lids with silicone seals
- Microwave / oven: Container is described as microwave and oven safe, lid is not
- Freezer: Yes (container)
- Dishwasher: Yes (container)
- Stacking design: Yes
Who it’s for (and who should pass)
It makes sense if you meal prep regularly and want glass storage that can handle the whole routine: cook, portion, freeze, reheat, and wash. You’ll also appreciate this style if you’re tired of plastic containers staining, holding odors, or feeling “less secure” for storage.
It may not be the best fit if you need a lid that’s microwave- and oven-safe too. The plastic lid can’t be placed in the microwave and oven, so you’ll still need to remove the lid before heating. If you prefer truly all-in-one heating with lids on, this is where the convenience can feel a bit limited.
Also, since these are 36 oz containers, they’re more aligned with bigger portions or batch cooking. If your servings are small and you’d rather store more variety in less volume, you might find this set too large.
Best use cases (a real-life example)
Imagine you cook a week of chicken and rice. You portion it into these single-compartment glass containers, snap the lids on for freezing, and store them in a stack. Later, you pull one container out, remove the lid, and reheat in the microwave using the same glass container—then slide it into the dishwasher afterward. The whole point is fewer transfers and a container that’s designed for both storage and heat.
What to check before you buy
A few things are worth keeping in mind so expectations match reality: - Make sure you’re comfortable removing the plastic snap-lock lid before microwaving or using the oven. - If you store meals in different sizes, consider whether 36 oz per container matches how you portion. - Lids rely on the silicone seal and snap-lock closure, so you’ll want to ensure they’re seated properly before freezing.
Is it worth it?
Worth buying if you want glass meal prep containers that support the full cycle—freezing, reheating (with lid removed), and easy dishwasher cleaning—with lids designed to be airtight and leak-resistant. It’s a solid “workhorse” set for home meal prep where you care about freshness and fewer container swaps.
You may want to skip it if you’re looking for lids that can go into the microwave or oven with the food, or if you prefer smaller containers for more flexible portioning. In those cases, the convenience may not line up with your routine.
Mini FAQ
Can the lids go in the microwave or oven?
The plastic lids described here cannot be placed in the microwave and oven. The glass container is the part intended for heating.
Are the containers safe for freezing?
Yes—the containers are described as usable in the freezer.
Are these dishwasher safe?
Yes, the glass containers are described as dishwasher safe.
Are the containers stackable?
Yes, they’re described as stackable for easier organization.
What’s the lid supposed to do?
The snap-lock lids include silicone seals to help make meals last longer and to stop leaking compared with normal plastic storage.