Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jar is great for holding hot or cold meals, especially suited for places where a refrigerator or microwave may not be available. This vacuum insulated stainless steel food jar will keep foods hot or cold for hours. Includes tight-fitted lid with gasket seals to minimize leaks while maximizing heat retention. Lid disassembles for cleaning, and has an extra wide opening for filling, cleaning, and eating. The SlickSteel polished stainless steel interior is an alternative to nonstick coating. Instead of coating with nonstick material, the stainless steel interior is electro-polished to smooth the surface and repel foreign substances and stains.