FAQ

Shipping

Standard 3 to 8-day shipping is $9.99 to Canada and $8.99 to the USA.

You get free shipping above $75!

Yes! Standard 3 to 8-day shipping is $9.99 to Canada and $8.99 to the USA.

But you get free shipping above $75!

Use

Yes, the products can go in the oven up to 450 degrees. Our stainless steel products do heat up rapidly so we recommend reducing the temperature compared to cooking with glass.

The containers have a tight seal, however, they are not designed for liquids such as soup. They are ideal for dry contents such as cheese, crackers, fruit etc. When using thicker contents such as yogurt, we recommend using lunch bags that hold the contents upright to minimize any risk of a leak.

Yes, these products are suitable for all ages. Made easy to open for kids at school, but still with a tight seal. They are great for school, work or even for leftovers to store in the fridge or freezer. These products are not made for liquids like soup. Ideal for dry contents and should be stored upright if thicker liquids are inside, ie yogurt.

Yes, many families managing allergies are concerned about cross contamination between foods. With DALCINI™ Stainless there is no risk of absorption of foods, so once the containers are washed they are sanitized.

No, the DALCINI™ Stainless containers do not leave a metal taste. Metallic taste comes from aluminum or when aluminum is mixed in stainless steel. At DALCINI™ Stainless our containers are made without aluminum.

Material

No. While both are alloys known for their strength, stainless steel is considerably more expensive because of its many added benefits. Stainless steel was discovered more than 200 years ago and is most revered for its non-corroding, non-staining, non-porous, antibacterial properties. There are different grades of stainless steel, for use in different applications. At DALCINI™, we use 201,304 and 316 grades. It is the type most commonly used in commercial kitchens and hospitals around the world.

When there are seams, there are chemical adhesives used to join them. There is also an epoxy resin coating applied to protect food contents from coming in contact with it. Those chemicals often include lead, Bisphenol A and other chemicals toxic to human health and the environment. A seamless interior eliminates the introduction of toxic chemicals, and also eliminates the ridged surface where food bacteria loves to hide.

DALCINI™ Stainless products are ethically made in India with the skilled craftsmanship that has been used for over 200 years. No child-labor has been used in making our products.

Stainless steel is an alloy, meaning it is a mix of metals.  18/8 is a simple classification that indicates the amount of 2 ingredients; chromium and nickel. ie 18/8 is 18% chromium 8% nickel.  This very simplistic classification is not an indicator of quality as it does not indicate which other metals have been added. ie you can have high quality 18/8 and a very low quality 18/8.  Most stainless steel experts agree that knowing the series the raw material is from ie 200 or 300 series, is a indicator of how the material will hold up in its intended use.  Using this classification, we use food grade and medical grade stainless steel (201, 304 and 316).

Every DALCINI™ Stainless container is hand crafted in India and every container has its slight imperfections. These imperfections should not affect the products usage. Our containers are not chemically dipped for shine, and each container is hand made and hand crafted.

The DALCINI™ Stainless containers are infinitely recyclable unlike plastic, glass which have 5-7 recycles. The stainless steal is melted down, formed into sheets and is reformed into new products.

No, it is lighter than glass but heavier than plastic.

The containers are all manually buffed and not chemically dipped for shine.

There are many metal products on the market but what makes DALCINI™ Stainless products special is the purity. DALCINI™ Stainless is Non-leaching, Dishwasher-safe, Freezer-safe, Oven-safe, Space-saving, Child-safe, Ethically-made in India, No Hormone-disruptors, No Lead, No Aluminum, Sustainable, and Lifetime Warranty (against rust and odors).

Wash & Storage

Yes.  All of our products are dishwasher safe. There are many reasons why some stainless steel products are hand wash only, or "not recommended" for the dishwasher.  It may be to protect the exterior paint finish, to protect the chemical resins that leach when heated, or it may be because of the interior seam that weakens with heat.  It could be because of the non-dishwasher safe parts such as the clasps, lids, seals, straws.  We wanted safe, but we also wanted simple, so go ahead and drop them in the dishwasher!

DALCINI™ Stainless products can be hand washed or put in the dishwasher top or bottom rack.

Refrigerator- Yes. The containers are excellent for storing all types of food, including the most fragrant or acidic foods. No more tomato stains or lingering food odors from traditional containers. Microwave- No. These are metal product and should never be used in a microwave. They can, however, go in an oven up to 450 degrees F. You'll likely want to reheat at about 350degrees. Unlike glass or ceramic, stainless steel heats up rapidly.

Yes, the containers can go in the freezer and are great for storing all types of food. For kids at school or even for work, freezing yogurt in a DALCINI™ Stainless container can work as a cold pack for the rest of your lunch and ensure your yogurt stays cold. Do not over fill.

No, the DALCINI™ Stainless containers will not tarnish with acidic foods. You don't have to worry about stains or lingering food smells either! Smaller containers such as the Little Snacker can be used to hold a hand wash towel soaked in lemon, Great for cleaning up before you eat.

Any washable marker will work on the containers. The DALCINI™ Stainless containers are able to be written on as they have no coating and are non porous, which means they do not absorb. Markers that have been used and worked well are Crayola and EXPOS.