Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar 17-Ounce Hello Kitty Black

In this review the Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar (Hello Kitty Collection, 17-oz) earns a recommendation for anyone who needs a compact, reliable way to keep soups and meals hot or chilled for hours. The single biggest reason to buy is its vacuum insulated construction with proven heat and cold retention, which means hot lunches stay hot and cold foods stay cool without leaking into a bag. The review focuses on real-world use: packing school or work lunches, carrying soup, and the ease of cleaning and opening.

Key Features

• Vacuum insulation: Keeps foods hot or cold for hours, delivering useful heat retention of 147F at 6 hrs and cold retention of 50F at 6 hrs for reliable temperature control.
• Tight-fitted lid with gasket: Minimizes leaks and helps maintain temperature so you can carry the jar in a bag without worrying about spills.
• Wide 2-1/2 in opening: Makes it easy to fill, allows eating directly from the jar, and simplifies thorough cleaning by hand.
• SlickSteel polished interior: Resists corrosion and repels stains so the jar stays sanitary and neutral to taste and smell over repeated use.
• BPA-free materials: Constructed from BPA-free plastic and 18/8 stainless steel for durable, food-safe performance that will not rust or leach chemicals.

Who It's For

This food jar is ideal for commuters, students, or parents packing lunches who want a compact container that reliably holds soup, stews, or chilled sides for several hours. The 17-oz capacity is well suited to single-serve meals without taking up much space in a bag.

Those who need very large portions or thermoses for multi-person meals should look for larger capacity containers; similarly, if you require insulated containers with built-in utensils or compartments, a different product may be a better fit.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Keeps food hot or cold for hours, matching the documented heat and cold retention spec.
• Leak-minimizing gasket and vented lid make it both portable and easy to open after hot fills.
• Wide opening and polished interior make filling and cleaning straightforward.
• Attractive Hello Kitty design and solid build quality appeal to users who want both form and function.

Cons

• 17-oz capacity may be small for users who prefer larger meal portions.
• Some users may find the venting lid requires care to avoid splashes when opening hot contents.

Specifications

Brand	Zojirushi
Model	Hello Kitty Collection, Stainless Steel Food Jar
Capacity	17-oz
Heat retention	147F at 6 hrs
Cold retention	50F at 6 hrs
Opening diameter	2-1/2 in
Materials	18/8 stainless steel interior, BPA-free plastic

Our Verdict

The Zojirushi 17-oz Stainless Steel Food Jar is a smart buy for anyone who needs a compact, well-built insulated jar that keeps food at serving temperature and resists stains. It offers excellent thermal performance, a leak-minimizing lid, and an easy-to-clean wide opening, making it good value for daily lunches and single-serve meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this jar leak in a bag?
The tight-fitted lid with gasket is designed to minimize leaks, and most users report it is safe for bag transport when closed properly.

Can you eat directly from the jar?
Yes, the 2-1/2 in wide opening is large enough to eat directly from the jar and also makes cleaning easier.

Is the interior easy to clean and stain resistant?
The SlickSteel polished stainless interior resists corrosion and repels stains, and it cleans easily by hand without retaining smells.