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Reusable tops for plastic container

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62Granny Wed 10-Jul-24 16:08:42

Can anyone recommend? I like ricotta cheese and use creme fraiche, the containers only come with a flimsy plastic pull back lid these days and once you have undone it there is no way of getting back on, I usually resort to cling film but was wondering if anybody had bought anything, Lakeland have some silicone ones called Moopops but the reviews are not very complimentary.

granfromafar Wed 10-Jul-24 16:13:53

I always wash and reuse plastic pots with lids from eg cottage cheese, hummus, so can transfer food into these in the fridge.

silverlining48 Wed 10-Jul-24 16:13:54

We have silicone tops for our large yoghurt pots which work very well, were bought in m and s.

Witzend Wed 10-Jul-24 16:15:16

I’d decant into a small Tupperware thing, if you have one.

Last time I bought cream, I was pleased to find one brand available in glass, with a metal screw lid.

SpanielCuddler Wed 10-Jul-24 16:15:40

Looks like Bacofoil make silicone lids in different sizes. I’ve not used them but reviews look good.

BigMamma Wed 10-Jul-24 16:21:23

Go on Amazon and check these out.

Just type in the following and it will come up.

12Pcs Silicone Stretch Lids Reusable Lids Food Covers BPA Free Tin Cover Lids Dishwasher Safe Container Lid Covers for Leftover Food Fruit Bowls Pots - 6 Sizes

They're very cheap and are made of silicone, I use them for everything. tins, large yogurt pots etc.

Grandmadinosaur Wed 10-Jul-24 16:23:55

granfromafar

I always wash and reuse plastic pots with lids from eg cottage cheese, hummus, so can transfer food into these in the fridge.

This is what I do as well.

mrswoo Wed 10-Jul-24 16:33:48

Sainsburys have stretchy silicone lids which fit very well on "dumpy" cottage cheese,quark and yogurt tubs. They have them displayed hanging on the end of shelves in most aisles (in my local branch).

62Granny Wed 10-Jul-24 16:58:41

I sometimes find things don't last when decanter into other containers, thank you have ordered the silicone ones from Amazon. Worth a go.