Does it keep the food hot? and so how many hours?
1415131
I have not tried it with hot foods, but I would guess that it does not since it's plastic.
1415132
This bento box retains about as much heat as a tupperware container. It is, however, microwave safe.
1415133
I really don't know, have usually just had in the fridge & heated in the microwave
1415134
It does keep your food warm for a good hour or two depending on how hot the food is when you put it in the Bentgo. But I have found that if you put the Bentgo in an insulated bag, it stays warm for 4 hours.
2219643
Maybe about an hour. There is no closure to the lid so things do not stay as hot as i would like.
2260268
After 7 hours my lunch is very warm, but not hot. (I have found that after 7 hours, food in my soup Thermos is still quite hot.) I understand that the Ms Bento is supposed to keep food hot for 6 hours, when used as directed.
2257546
Yes, it will keep it hot for a couple of hours without cooking it and it getting too strong.
2068278
It is REALLY AMAZING at keeping things hot. From boiling hot water, it takes hours for it to cool and it still plenty want 12 hours later. However, the one major major drawback is that the threading on the thermos top is very delicate and will break if you screw it on too tight or incorrectly. I have bought 4 of them so far as they tend to break there. But as long as you screw the lid on very carefully, you should be fine and it's a testament to the product that I keep buying it despite the limitations. Good Luck...hope this helped.
55384
It will stay hot for maybe 10 or 15 minutes. About the same time as a cup of coffee or tea.
940675
For me, its kept things hot for about 3 or so hours, and warm for up to 6 or 7
1675214
I'd say my tea or coffee stays hot for at least an hour. If I forget about it and it gets cool, I pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. I love this cup and wouldn't be without it. So easy to drink from without spills or dribbles.
577314
I don't think it would stay hot for quite that long. I usually eat my food about 30-60 minutes after unplugging it. But, I haven't tried!
654613
If you heat it for about 6 minutes, it gets pretty darn hot. It will stay warm for about half an hour.
1897398
It is not like a Thermos. It plugs in and warms up food. It will keep it warm as long as you keep it plugged in. This item will not keep anything cold.
2157971
Yes, it did stay hot for 8 hours and warm for about 12 to 15 hours. We used on a long trip to cook meat and vegatables.
88410
It stays warm throughout my lunch break which is 30 min. If you want it to stay hot throughout, you can leave it plugged in and use it as a bowl. Our faculty all has one, and we each love them!
704431
According to the user manual, this feature can be left on up to 12 hrs. I have not done that but have had it on for several hours without any problem. I like this feature for that second or third cup. And it is a hotter temp than can be met by using the microwave.
504647
Yes, it will keep it hot for 10 hours. THe key is to put hot water in it 1st and let it sit a minute. Then pour that out and add your "keeper" hot water.
1352412
Not more than 3 hours. I actually use it to retain hot water. and it stays warm until 3 hours.
1905748
No, it does not keep food hot; but it has a built in ice-pack to help keep food in the top section cool for a few hours.