The Diar 200 ml silicone food container works well for portioning homemade dog food, especially when meat and vegetables are prepared separately. Its firm structure, sealed lid, and compact shape also make it useful as a temporary food or water bowl during travel.
I use these containers for Louie, a small Yorkshire Terrier who eats homemade meals. They have made it easier to prepare one meal at a time without filling the freezer with several different containers.
Product and Meal-Prep Setup
The product in this review is the Diar Korean-made platinum silicone food storage container in the 200 ml size. It is sold as a food container for rice and baby food, but the size also works for portioning homemade dog food.
Louie’s meals are prepared in two parts. Meat, egg, and quinoa are cooked in a steamer. Vegetables are blanched, cooled, blended, and mixed with his supplements. Because the two portions are prepared differently, I do not combine everything before freezing.
The 200 ml capacity is larger than Louie needs for one meal, but the extra space is useful. It allows me to store the meat portion and two frozen vegetable cubes in one container.
How I Freeze the Meat Portion Upright
I place one meal’s meat portion along one side of the container instead of spreading it across the bottom. After closing the lid securely, I freeze the container in an upright position.
This creates an open section beside the frozen meat. I can then place the vegetable cubes into that space. Depending on the type of meat used, the exact amount of open space changes, but I can usually fit two vegetable cubes.
This method keeps each meal together without requiring me to freeze the meat and vegetables as one mixture. When the meal thaws, only the surfaces touching each other begin to combine. I can still remove or adjust one part before serving if needed.
Using a Separate Silicone Cube Tray
The vegetable mixture is frozen in a separate 15-compartment silicone cube tray. Using cubes makes the vegetable portion easier to measure and move into the meal containers.
Louie currently receives two vegetable cubes with each meal. Once the cubes and meat portion are placed in the same container, the complete meal is ready to move from the freezer to the refrigerator.
This system may be useful for dogs whose meals contain ingredients that need to remain separate during preparation. It also makes it easier to change one component without remaking every frozen meal.
Freezer Space and Daily Use
Louie eats two prepared meals per day, so one week requires 14 containers. Storing the meat along the side instead of using several small bags or bowls keeps the containers easy to stack and organize.
In my freezer, one week of meals takes up roughly one-sixth of a small freezer compartment. The exact space will depend on the freezer layout and how the containers are arranged.
I move one container from the freezer to the refrigerator about 24 hours before feeding. For Louie’s portion, I then microwave the thawed meal for about 40 seconds and stir it thoroughly.
Microwave strength, food volume, and starting temperature can change heating time. Dog food should be mixed and checked carefully for hot spots before serving. Owners should also follow the container manufacturer’s instructions for microwave and freezer use.
Using the Container for Travel
One of the most practical features is that the same container can be used outside the home. I can take a thawed meal in the sealed container and serve it without packing a separate dog bowl.
The container is deep enough to hold Louie’s soft food without making feeding messy. It also stays upright better than thin, collapsible silicone bowls. After the meal, it can be rinsed and used as a water bowl when needed.
The lid helps protect the food while traveling. In my experience, the container has not leaked when the lid was fully closed. However, I still keep it upright inside a separate travel bag because no food container should be treated as completely spill-proof in every situation.
What I Liked
- Useful 200 ml size: It holds one small dog meal with space for additional frozen cubes.
- Firm silicone structure: It does not collapse while Louie is eating or drinking.
- Compact freezer storage: Multiple portions can be arranged without using several types of containers.
- Meal and bowl in one: The container can go from refrigerator storage to travel feeding.
- Easy separation: Meat and vegetable portions can remain mostly separate until serving.
- Low odor retention in my use: I have not noticed a strong food smell remaining after washing.
What to Check Before Buying
The 200 ml size may be unnecessarily large for very small portions, while it may not hold a complete meal for a medium or large dog. Measure the volume of one prepared meal before choosing a container size.
This system also requires enough containers for the number of meals being prepared. A four-container set is convenient for short-term preparation, but preparing 14 meals requires several sets or a rotation between freezing, feeding, and washing.
Owners should check the care instructions before using any silicone container in a microwave, freezer, dishwasher, or sterilizer. Material descriptions such as food-grade or platinum silicone should not replace the manufacturer’s specific temperature and cleaning guidance.
Who May Find It Useful
This container may work well for small dogs eating homemade food, dogs whose meal components are prepared separately, and owners who want to carry food without packing another bowl.
It may be less practical for large portions, liquid-heavy meals, or owners who prefer disposable freezer bags. It is also not a substitute for an insulated cooler when prepared dog food must remain cold for an extended trip.
Final Verdict
The Diar 200 ml silicone food container has been most useful as a complete meal-prep system rather than just a freezer container. Freezing the meat portion upright leaves room for vegetable cubes, reduces the number of separate items in the freezer, and creates a ready-to-use meal for travel.
For a small dog like Louie, the capacity is generous without being difficult to store. The main things to confirm before buying are the size of one meal, the number of containers needed, and the manufacturer’s instructions for freezing, heating, and cleaning.