A guide to sizes of Tupperware Modular Mate containers for the pantry

If you have seen pics of  my pantry you will know that I am hooked on Tupperware. I met a mum at swimming lessons many years ago who was a Tupperware demonstrator who showed me the latest Tupperware catalogue.  I took it home and nearly tagged every page in the book.  I believed I needed it, I wanted a pantry of modular mates and I loved the idea of their sandwich keeper plus for the kids.  I got to the back page and read about becoming a demonstrator. After thinking about it for a little while, I thought this could be my answer to stocking my shelves with Tupperware and occupy my time while the kids were at school and youngest was in kindy.  I was a demonstrator for 1 year and in that time I managed to help pay bills and gradually build my pantry with modular mates containers.  I loved it, was so much fun being a demonstrator, however with hubby’s busy work commitments I had to stop (sadly 1 week after I became a Tupperware Manager).

Modular mates are best purchased in the sets and then you can purchase them individually to best fit your pantry.  I have heard that if you purchase a Tupperware Home Start Set in the next month you will receive a large MM spice set FREE!

I share this post with you today as it has been a very popular request, as many readers are wanting to purchase Tupperware for their pantry and are unsure what sizes are required.  This is not a sponsored post.

Before I start sharing the sizes, I think it’s very important for you to decide which colour seals you would like to purchase.  I chose black as it’s a popular colour and it’s less likely to be discontinued, which Tupperware does tend to do.  Black was a safe option, plus it also matched my black bench top.

The Baking & Pasta Shelf

Stack 1  

  • White Sugar – Oval 3
  • Scone Mix – Oval 2

Stack 2  

  • Castor Sugar – Oval 3
  • Coconut – Oval 3

Stack 3  

  • Baking Powder – Oval 1/2
  • Bicarb soda – Oval 1/2
  • Brown Sugar – Oval 3
  • Cocoa – Oval 2

Stack 4  

  • Self Raising Flour – Rectangle 2
  • Plain Flour – Rectangle 2
  • Lasagne Sheets – Rectangle 1

Stack 5  

  • Pasta Spirals – Super Oval 3
  • Mini Spirals – Super Oval 2
  • Cous Cous – Super Oval 1

Stack 6

  • Brown Rice – Super Oval 3
  • Basmati Rice – Super Oval 3

Stack 7

  • White Rice – Super Oval 2
  • Macaroni – Super Oval 1
  • Tube Pasta – Super Oval 3

Stack 8

  • Spaghetti – Round 5
  • Arborio Rice – Super Oval 2
  • Rice I reuse when cooking pastry – Super Oval 1
  • Bow Pasta – Super Oval 1

Changes I would make:  Use Super Oval 2 for brown and basmati rice. I’d also add  to stack 4 a Rectangle 1 for Wholemeal SR Flour and an Oval 1 would fit perfectly above the White Sugar in stack 1.

Note:  All these seals are normal (not pour-all), as I usually need to get my hand in to scoop out the required amount with a measuring cup.

The Snack Shelf

Stack 1  

  • Cranberries – Oval 1
  • Citrus Peel – Oval 1
  • Chocolates – Oval 2

Stack 2  

  • Apricot Balls – Oval 1
  • Nuts – Oval 1
  • Dried Apricots – Oval 1
  • Dried Mango – Oval 1

Stack 3  

  • Rice Crackers – Mini Rectangle 1
  • Dried Banana Chips – Mini Rectangle 1
  • Crispbread – Mini Rectangle 2
  • Jelly Beans – Mini Rectangle 1

Stack 4  

  • Plain crackers eg Jatz (currently empty) – Mini Rectangle 2
  • Rice cakes – Mini Rectangle 2
  • Salada – Mini Rectangle 2

Stack 5  

  • Large packet of chips – Square 2
  • Pretzels – Square 2
  • Wholemeal SR Flour – Square 1
  • Biscuits – Square 1

Stack 6

  • Snack container – Muesli Bars, Fruit sticks etc – Veg Out Small
  • Mini packets of chips – Veg Out Small

Stack 7

  • White Rice – Super Oval 2
  • Macoroni – Super Oval 1
  • Tube Pasta – Super Oval 3

Stack 8

  • Spaghetti – Round 5
  • Arborio Rice – Super Oval 2
  • Rice I reuse when cooking pastry – Super Oval 1
  • Bow Pasta – Super Oval 1

Changes I would make:  I’m happy with the sizes I have, I really do like the mini rectangle containers, they would have to be my favourite sizes.  I also have room to purchase more if needed.

Extra Shelf

Stack 1  

  • Oatbran – Oval 3
  • Panko Breadcrumbs – Oval 2

Stack 2  

  • Icing Sugar – Oval 4
  • Muesli – Oval 2

Stack 3  

  • Sultanas – Oval 4 with Pour-all seal
  • Marshmallows – Oval 2

Stack 4  

  • Cornflour – Oval 2
  • Dried Breadcrumbs – Oval 4

Stack 5 

  • Shredded Coconut – Oval 5

Stack 6 

  • Rolled Oats – Oval 5
Note:  There is room for 3 extra Oval 1’s if and/or when required.
 

The Cereal Shelf

Stack 1  

  • Cereal – Soup Oval 5 with Pour-all seal

Stack 2  

  • Cereal – Super Oval 3 with Pour-all seal
  • Cereal – Super Oval 3 with Pour-all seal, sitting on top of:
  • Weetbix – Rectangle 3

Vegetables

Stack 1  

  • Potatoes – Veg Out Large
  • Onions – Veg Out Small

Note:  Potatoes and onions last for 3-4 weeks in these containers

 

 

 

Modular Mate sizes

Here is a guide from the Tupperware catalogue to help you determine the sizes you need.  Remember to measure your shelves to make sure they fit properly before you order.

 

I hope this guide helps you to determine which containers you need for your pantry.

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