Trader Joe’s Is Selling a $6 Storage Gem Hiding in the Snack Aisle (It’s a Perfect Dupe That’s So Much Cheaper!)

Whether it’s the limited-edition Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies, Butter Toffee Pretzels, or the Teeny Tiny Apple Pies, you can often find me loading up on delicious snacks from Trader Joe’s. The only problem? I’m not finishing an entire package of snacks at once, so I’m always looking for the best storage to keep my food fresh — especially something I can use over and over again.

It turns out, you can find a storage gem not far from the snacks you toss in your cart. If you look in Trader Joe’s shelf-stable milk section, you’ll spot a pack of Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags hidden among the shelves.

Each pack has one half-gallon (9.84×4.05×7.36-inch) reusable food-grade platinum silicone bag. The storage gems are $5.99 and are microwave-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe. They’re ideal for limiting single-use plastic consumption and double as a great food preserver. 

Trader Joe’s offers a set of three reusable food-grade platinum silicone bags ranging in size. The small bag holds 8.45 fluid ounces, which is enough for a few servings of the brand’s Nuts About Elote Mix. The medium holds 23.67 fluid ounces, which is ideal for storing the brand’s Cheeseburger Burrito. The large has a capacity of 33.81 fluid ounces, which can accommodate a few slices of the brand’s Spicy Meat Pizza.

Other retailers like Stasher sell half-gallon reusable food-grade platinum silicone storage bags. Stasher currently has them on sale for $15.39 each, down from the regular price of $21.99; they come in 12 shades ranging from plum to lavender to yellow. 

Trader Joe’s reusable silicone bags are nearly a third of the cost of those sold by other brands, which makes them a great deal. So grab a few packs to fulfill all your storage needs next time you visit the popular grocer. 

Buy: Stasher Half Gallon Bag, $15.39 (normally $21.99)