Food Storage Solutions: ProKeeper vs. Rubbermaid Brilliance
I needed a good food storage solution for my pantry organization project. Because I thought these were both good products, I bought both the ProKeeper+ and Rubbermaid Brilliance products. I purchased the ProKeeper+ Professional Baker Set (9 pcs) and the Rubbermaid Brilliance set (14 pcs). Here’s my quick comparison of both food storage solutions. You can see both sets and the comparison here in my YouTube video, and you can click the links below to see them on Amazon!
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Two Great Food Storage Solutions: What’s Included:
I ordered them both from Amazon. Both arrived quickly and neither was damaged.
ProKeeper+ Professional Baker Set (9pcs)
includes 5 containers and 4 accessories (1 for flour – holds a 5lb. bag; 1 for sugar – holds a 4lb bag; 1 for Brown Sugar – holds a 2lb bag and contains a Terra cotta stone to prevent hardening; 1 for Confectioners Sugar – holds a 2lb bag and includes a dusting spoon; and 1 small container with a shaker attachment for sprinkles).
The Rubbermaid Brilliance 14 pc set came with 14 containers and lids.
1-8.1c/1.9L
1-16c/3.7L
2-6.6c/1.5L
2-12.0c/2.8L
4-7.8c/1.8L
2-3.2c/760ml
2-1.3c/300ml
Food Storage Container Design:
One of the major differences between ProKeeper and the Rubbermaid Brilliance sets is the design.
Both Rubbermaid and ProKeeper come in many sizes and varieties. The plastic for both is an equivalent thickness and was not scratched up or broken upon delivery. Because the ProKeeper set I bought is designed specifically for baking products, the design is thoughtful and convenient. The set has measurement markers along one side and includes tools for baking products (more on that later). ProKeeper products that are more generally useful are a better design comparison to the Rubbermaid Brilliance set. The quantity each Rubbermaid container holds is on the bottom (in tiny print), so this set is more universally useful.
Lid Design:
The Prokeeper+ lids are attached to the containers, while the Rubbermaid Brilliance lids are separate. This wasn’t an issue that interfered with my ability to clean them (I put both in the dishwasher), but not having to deal with matching lids may be a plus for some people. Speaking of matching lids, although the Rubbermaid lids are separate, there were only 2 sizes of lids for the 14-piece set. This makes matching lids to containers a breeze!
BPA Free and Dishwasher Safe Food Storage Solutions:
Both products are listed as BPA-Free and Dishwasher safe. I don’t have a way of testing whether they are actually BPA-free, but I did put them both in the dishwasher. Both came out just fine – note that I have a Delicate cycle on my dishwasher. My dishwasher has a Delicate cycle, so I used that and completed drying the containers and lids by hand. After that, I let them air dry to ensure they were dry before I used them.
Airtight Quality:
Both products have great airtight quality. I could hear the air being forced out of both containers as I closed them, and the lids clamped down securely on both. I only put dry goods, not liquid, in them. So, I didn’t see any difference between the two products in this regard.
Stackability
The Prokeeper+ set does stack. However, only 3 of the 5 pieces are the same lid size. If I had purchased more Prokeeper products, I may find greater stackability. The Rubbermaid Brilliance set has an advantage because the container shape allows for only 2 sizes of lids regardless of the container size. This makes stacking very easy!
Final Food Storage Product Assessment:
I kept the Prokeeper+ set for my Baking Supplies and put everything else into the Rubbermaid Brilliance containers. Both sets look very good together in the pantry.
The ProKeeper+ design makes it very convenient to store and keep track of my baking needs. I love the terra cotta stone to keep the brown sugar from hardening. I also like that the accessories are magnetized to the underside of the lid for safekeeping. However, will probably buy more Rubbermaid Brilliance containers for my everyday food storage needs. I think that the Rubbermaid set is of great quality and is more versatile. In addition, I like that Rubbermaid sells sets in multiple sizes and quantities, and I can easily order more from Amazon at a good price!
