Hefty Serve ‘n Store plates

16 plates to a package
10.25 in.

Interlocking ridges for storage, Microwavable.

I am a avid user of fine china (paper plates, lol), but they are not environmentally friendly. I had seen a commercial for these on TV when they first came out (that was a while ago). I did not think much about it at the time; however, they were on sale so I could not help myself.

I like that you can store uneaten food, this is a good feature for people that have kids or eyes that are bigger then their stomach (like me, lol). A downside to the design it that it is not airtight, so you cannot leave food in them for long (just a few hours, at the most overnight).
I like the way the plate is shaped, like a pie pan. It keeps liquid from liquidly food on the plate and not spilling over the edge. You know what I mean, those dishes that are not liquidly enough for bowl (like spaghetti, baked potatoes with butter, etc.). However since it is not airtight when you are storing liquidly food it can leak out if tipped enough.
The size is good but they could be stronger since they are intended to be reused. after regular closing and opening, over time the edges will get little rip. They give you a false sense of security, because they look thick and sturdy you think they will not bend. However, if overloaded on one side they will.
They hold up well in the microwave, I have not had one in there longer then four minutes at a time.
If you use metal utensils the plates get all dinged up, and it is worst when you use a metal utensils on the plate when it is still hot from the microwave. So use plastic or wait a minute to let it cool-down.
The way it gets dents really bothers me. I have heard that went plastic is dented or scratched it can leach its chemicals into food. As the plate’s dents, I just use them for lids, and never put them into the microwave.
The ridges around the edge of the plates (that make it close and hold together) make it hard to clean, especially if you use then for a messy dish. To keep this from being a problem, rinse the plates ASAP.
The cardboard thing they come in makes a good holder; it fits behind the regular plates in the cabinet perfectly (not all Hefty Serve ‘n Store Plates come with the cardboard thing).
I still have about half of the package now, and I probably did not need to throw away some of the ones I did (I did to be on the safe side). If I see them on sale again I will defiantly get another pack.

After looking on Hefty’s website, I have concluded that Hefty does not make these plates anymore. I could not find them in their list of products. You can still find them online (and possibly at stores), check out the link below (Google Product Search results for Hefty Serve-n-Store Plates)
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