Does it keep bread fresh?

It shields bread from light and air but is not airtight. Expect a few days of freshness, less than a sealed plastic or tin box gives.

A standard loaf plus a few rolls or pastries. Tall sourdough loaves may need to lie on their side.

Can the bamboo lid be washed?

Hand wash and dry it promptly, and oil it occasionally. Do not put it in the dishwasher.

Enameled metal resists moisture, but the loose lid lets humid air in. Wipe the inside dry between loaves.

It looks better on display but seals less tightly. Choose a latching tin box if freshness matters more than style.

At Bed Bath & Beyond, for $33.17, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings.

6 stores we checked sell it, including Overstock, Walmart, Mathis Home, Zola, Bed Bath & Beyond.

$33.17at Bed Bath & BeyondChecked Nov 3

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.