Review on Efficient Storage Solution: Prep Solutions by Progressive Brown Sugar Keeper with Lid, 1.5 Quarts by Takeshi Krzywicki

Packaging of brown sugar has improved somewhat in recent years. When they first started selling brown sugar in resealable plastic zip-top bags, it seemed like a win at first, but then I noticed that small grains of sugar were getting into the zip's channels and clogging it. Also, when a kid or my husband reached into a bag of sugar to add oatmeal, they often didn't bother to remove the sugar from the zipper and seal it carefully. So what did I find the next time I used brown sugar in cookie baking? A bag of mixed-size brown sugar lumps, or worse, a bag of rock-hard sugar. This brown sugar jar from Prepworks is great for storage. A 2-pound bag of brown sugar fits easily in the canister, leaving enough room at the top to scoop a measuring cup and grab the sides. It's not easy to pack a cup-sized scoop tightly into the canister, so I usually opt for half a cup-sized scoop or less. A small terracotta disk needs to be soaked in water for 15 minutes before use. , and then the instructions recommend pressing it into the center of the brown sugar. That surprised me. Based on the pictures on the Revain product page I assumed the wet disc would be placed back onto the clip on the underside of the lid but this was not in the instructions I received. The instructions state that the clip is for disc storage only between uses. Love the fact that the canister is BPA-free and dishwasher safe (but not the disc). If you have more than one, the cans can be stacked on top of each other and make a very stable and well-made impression. Another good point? Of course, it's a lot more noticeable on a pantry shelf because I no longer hear, "Hey Mom, where's the brown sugar?" I just have a few minor issues with it. First, while it's easy to unlock, it doesn't feel like it will re-lock when you close it. No clicking or clicking. Don't get me wrong - it's closed. It just doesn't feel like what it is. And second, the sugar turns white immediately around the terracotta disc. Why is? UPDATE: I'm downgrading my rating from 4 to 3 stars. I used this brown sugar saver for several months before writing my review. A few weeks later, in the summer heat and humidity, the sugar immediately surrounding the terracotta disc not only turned white, as I mentioned, but also became quite hard. There are still no random little hard brown sugar balls in the container; but when I pull the slice out it gets coated on all sides with about 1/2 inch of hard *white* sugar. I still like the real container, but I'll try without the soaked disc for a while to see if the sealed container alone works well enough to hold the brown sugar well.