How long does it keep food hot?

Stanley rates its vacuum food jars for roughly 7 hours of heat retention for hot food and longer for cold. Preheating with boiling water before filling improves results.

Is the 17 oz size enough for lunch?

It holds about one generous bowl of soup or chili, which suits a light lunch. If you eat larger portions, Stanley's 24 oz jars are a better fit.

Can I put it in the dishwasher?

Stanley recommends hand washing the jar and lid to protect the insulation and finish. The lid gasket should be removed and cleaned separately.

Does it leak in a bag?

The screw lid with its gasket seals tightly when closed fully, and owners report it traveling in backpacks without leaks.

You get the 17 oz insulated food jar and its screw lid. A spork or carrying pouch is not included.

Stanley food jars tend to drop in price during back-to-school and holiday sales. Check the price history before buying outside those windows.

Stanley The Artisan Thermal Food Jar

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$124.20at kitchencavo.com, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Stanley The Artisan Thermal Food Jar

The Stanley Artisan is a 17 oz double-wall vacuum-insulated food jar in Stanley's green finish, built to keep soup, chili or stew hot for hours and cold foods cold. It uses the same stainless-steel, BPA-free construction and wide-mouth lid as Stanley's larger food jars, sized for a single lunch portion. The 17 oz size is the compact end of Stanley's food jar line, so it suits a lunch bag rather than a family thermos. It is a straightforward insulated jar rather than a heated or multi-compartment container.

Best forPacked lunches and office lunchesSoup, chili and stew on the go