Tupperware Query - Can Anyone Help?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325815)
Rockingham, Australia
January 24, 2017 3:06am CST
I've just read a post by Lany (@Inlemay) about German noodles and Tupperware. The caravan we have just bought came with a few bits and pieces, two of which are like the photo above.
These are shallow plates with sealable lids. The plates have a diameter of about 8 inches but are too shallow for anything but the smallest amount of food. Does anyone know what they are or the purpose of them?
I googled Tupperware and gone through the catalogue but couldn't find anything resembling these. Hope you're all having a great day and thanks in advance.
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26 responses
@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
@Inlemay @JolietJake Of course! 
Why couldn't I come up with that? It's SOOOO simple. I knew it would be. Thanks so much :)
Why couldn't I come up with that? It's SOOOO simple. I knew it would be. Thanks so much :)1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
24 Jan 17
I wish I could help but I have no idea
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 Not for ice-cream but for Brussels sprouts, yes.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
25 Jan 17
@JudyEv So it's a good size bowl?
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@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Jan 17
Tupperware is an expensive product here. In the past I just bought the lunchbox. Today I prefer to use "Glasslock" stuff because they are made of glass and I think this material is better. It is easy to clean and it is good for the health. The plastic stuff still contains some chemical elements and it is hard to say whether it is good to use in a long term.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Jan 17
Well I see you have your answer and these are very useful I am sure in your caravan.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Jan 17
@JudyEv Yes but these will store leftovers or things like beans, lentils etc to keep them fresh. I would not eat out of them necessarily.
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 17
@BelleStarr @Jessicalynnt I hadn't thought about using them for storage but that's a good idea too. If you're not using them they pack just about flat.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
24 Jan 17
They fold for easy storage and expand when you need them.
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 17
@Happy2BeMe It would take a lot less room in the caravan too.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
25 Jan 17
@JudyEv yes it is. It makes it much easier to put away when you are done with it.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
25 Jan 17
All what I know about tupperware is that it has MLM system. Someone had approached me but I did not take part.
Hope you will get what you want to know from tupperware expert here
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jan 17
Yes, many knew what it was and nearly as many were as stumped as me so I don't feel so silly any more! 
@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
@AutumnSnow @Madshadi If you push the 'plate' in the middle, it becomes a bowl! So easy once you know. :)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Jan 17
The only thing I'm sure of it that they aren't Tupperware. I have Tupperware from when I was a dealer back in 1981!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Jan 17
@JudyEv I live in the boonies but I do know that Tupperware is still going strong...I just don't buy any or keep up with the new things.
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
Tupperware is still going and is continually bringing out new designs. They have the Tupperware registered trademark.
@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
You're all right. It pushes out to quite a nice bowl. I'm amazed I couldn't see it myself.
@Tampa_girl7 (49005)
• United States
26 Jan 17
Have you tried calling Tupperware ?
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 17
I went to their webpage before posting this but couldn't find it there. Luckily the good people here knew what it was.
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
24 Jan 17
Oh that is odd - I don't know what they might be intended for, either
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
The bottom pushes out to make a bowl - so simple once you know. :)
@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
Some others knew what it was thanks. If you push the middle down it becomes a deeper dish.
@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
They look like frisbees, don't they? Expensive ones being Tupperware. The concertina bit pushes out to make a deeper bowl.
@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
24 Jan 17
Glad that you were able to find that they are collapsible as I wasn't quite sure myself. Guess they will work well for storage purposes in your caravan.
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@JudyEv (325815)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Jan 17
They would take less room but we don't like eating off plastic much. However with limited space you do have to make compromises.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
24 Jan 17
I've sold Tupperware (another story) this is a compact bowl. Push the Center of the bottom and it should give you a nice little storage bowl. I wasn't a fan, but they do store very compactly when they are empty.
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