Tupperware Aquasafe 500ml Bottle, Plastic, 4 Pieces

Tupperware Aquasafe Plastic Water Bottle Set, 500ml, Set of 4, MulticolorFirst off, let me start by saying that the SAFEST food storage containers are glass... but as we all know this is easier said than implemented. Glass is heavy and breakable; hence impractical. Not to mention, it is generally more expensive than plastic due to production being more energy intensive.However, glass is the trusted and proven packaging for health, taste and the environment - being 100% recyclable and reusable endlessly with no loss in quality or purity. It is also the only widely-used food packaging granted the U.S. FDA status of “GRAS” or Generally Recognized As Safe – the highest standard.So what about plastics, and how many types are considered 'food grade'?No. 1 (PET) : Polyethylene TerephthalateNo. 2 (HDPE) : High Density PolyethyleneNo. 3 (PVC) : Polyvinyl ChlorideNo. 4 (LDPE) : Low Density PolyethyleneNo. 5 (PP) : PolypropyleneNo. 6 (PS) : PolystyreneNo. 7 (OTHER): plastic resins not described aboveThere has been a lot of contention about the Resin Identification Code (or recycling no.) and the effects of dyes and colours wrt food safety. But the general consensus is that nos. 2, 4 and 5 are considered 'food grade' and safest for use and reuse.^^PP is known to have a high heat tolerance making it unlikely to leach chemicals. Similarly, ^^HDPE and ^^LDPE are claimed to be free of the common plastic toxicant Bisphenol-A (BPA). However, most plastics have been found to release estrogenic chemicals. So again, the ideal food and water storage containers would be glass."In the end you've got to balance all the issues. I would think that many bottles are safe to use, even PET ones. The only one I would advise against are PVC and polycarbonate," concludes Professor Michael Moore who was also Chair of Water Quality Research Australia.(( above data sourced through online research ))But what is an average joe to make of all this and what is the safest alternative to glass? He must hazard a calculated guess and take a leap of faith - as it were, and hope for the best.Enter Tupperware Brands Corporation (founded 1946, with over 70 years of experience in manufacturing plastic food-storage containers).Despite my best efforts to find another 'food grade' or 'colourless plastic' brand, my search always led to Tupperware. As you can see, the base and neck of the bottles are NOT CLEARLY stamped with the RIC but it appears to be no. 5. The inside of the cap is clearly stamped with no. 5. However, almost all other alternatives use PET no.1 plastic. When I weigh the pros and cons incl. long term user ratings, availability and cost; Tupperware is the clear winner.I purchased a set of 1LTR X 4bottles for INR 685.00 and another set of 500ml X 4bottles for INR 430.00These bottles are very sturdy with the neck and base of the bottles being thicker than the rest of the body. The caps have a soft feel of rubberized plastic and are very easy to use with the 'tab'. Tupperware recommends rinsing the bottles with boiling water periodically and also to store water ONLY (no milk, juice etc.. to avoid odour).The 500ml bottles are small and good for children or a short trip out of your home.In conclusion, avoid prolonged exposure to heat like microwave, leaving it in the car, etc..Happy hydration and live healthy!

Good quality, quick delivery. Colors are nice

Product is good, but the colours r changed.

Quality is very good...happy with product.

Famous brand. Formidable items. Fast delivery. Five star.

Although it took time to get delivered, the bottles are original tupperwarw at a good price, and great quality.

Feel is not so good of extra ordinary plastic product

colours are not as per picture