At Snap Kitchen, we do our best to take the guesswork out of healthy eating, and part of that is knowing what’s not in the food. I often hear from our customers with questions about the plastic containers we use here at Snap. For instance, many parents ask whether our containers are free of BPA and whether the medium containers truly make a great container for a bento-style lunch (they do indeed).
All plastic food and juice containers we use at Snap Kitchen are BPA free. And whether you choose to microwave or not, our plastic containers are also microwave safe, top shelf dishwasher safe, recyclable and reusable. Know that with our 2-Star Green Restaurant Certification, we will continue to search for packaging products and ingredients that are good for our bodies and the planet.
I often remind our customers that all proteins at Snap (except the ahi tuna) are cooked through, so you’re really only reheating Snap meals. A heat safe plate and toaster oven provides for a good alternative for many of our customers who choose not to use microwaves, and many dishes can also be enjoyed at room temperature like the Asian Beef “Noodle” Bowl with kelp noodles.
Why do we point out our plastic? Consumer groups and public health experts have concerns that polycarbonate plastics (some #7 plastics) have a considerably higher level of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) that gets absorbed by the human body and especially in infants and children. The use of BPA has recently been banned in infant formula packaging, sippy cups and baby bottles due to health concerns over its effect on the brain and behavior of fetuses, infants and young children. As a Mom I worry about too much iPad, extruded chicken products and broken bones, so I don’t want to worry that I’m piling on endless chemicals as well.
Snap Kitchen’s containers are #5 polypropylene plastic and are generally regarded as safe (and recyclable). Recycling symbol #1 plastics (the type used in our BPA-free juice bottles) are polyethylene terephthalate (PETE or PET) are also considered safer plastics and are commonly used to make soda and water bottles. So reuse them, recycle them or repurpose them, but know that Snap containers are all free of BPA.
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