Kitchen
Why leftovers go bad so fast — and what vacuum storage changes
Air is one of the things that makes food go stale and spoil. Silo is a countertop system that pulls the air out of its containers at the touch of a button. Here's how it works, according to the company, and what to check before you buy.
Half a tub of soup, the rest of the salad, a bag of coffee beans that's lost its aroma. Most of us throw away more food than we'd like, and air in the container doesn't help.
Vacuum sealing has long been used to keep food fresh for longer. Silo brings it to the countertop: a small base with a built-in pump that removes the air from its own containers.
How Silo works
Fill a container
Silo's containers are made from Tritan, a BPA-free plastic, and each one has a chip the system recognizes.
Place it on the base
Press the button — or ask Alexa — and the built-in pump draws the air out. The company describes the pump as industrial-grade.
Track it in the app
The base weighs what you've stored, and the app shows what's in each container, how much, and how long it's been there.
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What stands out, according to the company
Who it's for
- Families who cook once and eat twice
- Meal-preppers and bulk buyers
- Anyone tired of finding forgotten leftovers at the back of the fridge
The key details
| How it works | A countertop base with a built-in pump removes air from Silo containers |
|---|---|
| Controls | One-touch button; works with Alexa voice control |
| Built-in scale | Weighs what you store |
| Containers | Tritan (BPA-free), each with a chip the system recognizes |
| App | Shows what's in each container, how much, and how long it's been stored |
| Price at time of writing | From $299 for the base alone; bundles with containers from $398 (seller's page, November 14, 2026) |
| Seller's terms | Free shipping, 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year warranty, as stated by the seller — read the terms |
Source: the seller's offer description, checked November 14, 2026. Check the seller's page for the current details before you order.
May suit you if you…
- cook in batches or buy in bulk
- often throw away leftovers or produce
- like kitchen tech and voice control
- want to see at a glance what's in the fridge and pantry
Check before you buy
- Which bundle you need: the base alone has no containers
- Whether the containers fit your fridge and cupboards
- What the app needs: phone, Wi-Fi, Alexa if you want voice control
- Shipping area: the continental US (not Alaska or Hawaii)
- The final price at checkout and the returns terms
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Questions people ask
Do I need Silo containers?
Yes. The base works with Silo's own containers. The lowest price is for the base alone, so check which bundle includes containers.
Do I need Alexa?
No. Voice control is optional; there's also a one-touch button.
How much longer will food last?
It depends on the food and how it's stored. Silo publishes its own figures on its website. In general, vacuum storage limits how much air reaches the food.
Does it replace the fridge?
No. Keep perishable food in the fridge or freezer as usual — vacuum storage is an extra step, not a substitute.
What if it's not for me?
The seller states a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read the terms before you order.
If food waste and forgotten leftovers are a regular thing in your kitchen, Silo is worth a closer look. Start by checking which bundle fits the way you cook.
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