How to Organise Your Pantry with Tupperware Modular Mates

The Tupperware Modular Mates range is a collection of food storage containers designed to maximise space efficiency, keep food fresh, and organise your kitchen with ease. This range has a lot going for it but here are some of the key benefits:

Maximises available pantry space

Due to their stackable design, it is easy to utilise vertical space in your pantry or cupboard. The modular system allows you to stack each container on top of each other. Thanks to Tupperware's naming system, it is easy to figure out how to stack your containers best. For example, if you stack an Oval #1 and an Oval #3 container, it will be the same height as an Oval #4 container. This helps maintain a uniform aesthetic in your pantry.

Wide variety of shapes and sizes

The range includes various sizes and shapes to accommodate different types of food items, from cereals and pasta to spices and baking goods. In the Modular Mates range, you can choose from Square, Rectangular, Oval and Super Oval. You can choose to purchase these containers individually or in a pre-made set, giving you the flexibility to curate the perfect collection to suit your needs. You can even get yourself matching Modular Mates Spice Jars to match your food containers!

Airtight and secure

Each container features an air-tight seal to keep food fresher for longer by preventing moisture and air from getting inside. This also keeps pests out of the pantry, whether that be ants, weevils or another invasive insect.

Despite the secure seals, the lids are designed for easy opening and closing, making them user-friendly. No more broken nails caused by struggling with stubborn container lids!

Each size in the Modular Mates range is designed to fit specific storage needs, helping to keep your pantry organised and your food fresh. The infographic (on your right) is a great starting point when it comes to building your container collection.

If you have shallow shelves, you may be a prime candidate for the Oval and Square shapes. Whereas, if you have deeper shelves, the Rectangular and Super Oval containers will be a better fit for you.

If you are specifically looking for a cereal container, the pour-all seals are a great add-on, allowing you to pour straight from the container.

Now that you have a fair idea of what container shape will work for your pantry, let's take a look at what quantity of ingredients fits in each size.

Modular Mates Square

Capacity: 5 Cup/1.1L

Stores up to:

± 450 g​ cornstarch​
± 1 kg​ brown sugar​
± 500 g​ nuts (pecans/walnuts)​
± 390 g​ dried coconut shreds​
± 1 kg​ popcorn kernels
± 850 g lentils
± 280 g bag mini marshmallows
± 800 g quinoa​

Square #2

Capacity: 11 Cup/2.6L

Stores up to:

± 1.4 kg all-purpose flour
± 2.3 kg granulated sugar​
± 1 kg​ powdered milk
± 340 g corn flakes​
± 340 g bag regular marshmallows
± 1.8 kg dry white beans​

Square #3

Capacity: 17 Cup/4L

Stores up to:

± 2.3 kg all-purpose flour
± 2.3 kg cornmeal
± 1.4 kg​ rice
± 1.4 kg small pasta shapes

Square #4

Capacity: 23 Cup/5.5L

Stores up to:

± 3.6 kg all-purpose flour
± 4.5 kg granulated sugar
± 3.6 kg​ rice
± 1.1 kg rolled oats

Modular Mates Rectangular

Rectangular #1

Capacity: 8 ½ Cup/2L

Stores up to:

± 907 g powdered sugar
± 453 g shelled roasted peanuts
± 907 g beans
± 453 g coffee beans
± 283 g croutons
100 tea bags

Rectangular #2

Capacity: 18 Cup/4.3L

Ideal for: Sugar, flour, snack packs, coffee, pretzels and more

Rectangular #3

Capacity: 27 ½ Cup/6.5L

Stores up to:

± 3.6 kg all-purpose flour
± 4.5 kg granulated sugar
± 4.5 kg​ rice
± 907 g mini pretzels
± 411 g tortilla chips

Rectangular #4

Capacity: 37 Cup/8.7L

Stores up to:

± 4.5 kg all-purpose flour
± 6.8 kg granulated sugar
± 6.8 kg​ rice
± 1.36 kg thin pretzels
± 567 g tortilla chips

Modular Mates Oval

Oval #1

Capacity: 2 Cup/500mL

Stores up to:

± 300-350 g raisins and other dry fruits
± 500 g fine salt
± 250 g spices
± 150 g instant coffee
± 200 g loose black tea​

Oval #2

Capacity: 4 ¾ Cup/1.1L

Stores up to:

± 450 g cornstarch​
± 1 kg​ granulated sugar​
± 600 g sugar cubes​
± 500 g​ nuts (pecans/walnuts)​
± 650 g​ raisins or other dry fruits​
± 1 kg​ fine salt​
± 850 g lentils​
± 800 g​ dry white beans
± 800 g​ quinoa​
± 800 g bulgur​
± 300g instant coffee ​
± 400 g​ loose black tea​

Oval #3

Capacity: 7 ¼ Cup/1.7L

Stores up to:

± 450 g​ cornstarch​
± 1 kg​ granulated sugar​
± 600 g sugar cubes​
± 500 g nuts (pecans/walnuts)​
± 650 g​ raisins or other dry fruits​
± 1 kg​ fine salt​
± 850 g lentils​
± 800 g​ dry white beans
± 800 g​ quinoa​
± 800 g bulgur​
± 300 g instant coffee ​
± 400 g loose black tea​

Oval #4

Capacity: 9 ¾ Cup/2.3L
Stores up to:

± 1.3 kg all-purpose flour
± 2 kg​ granulated sugar​
± 1 kg​ oats/oatmeal​
± 300 g corn flakes​
± 1.6-1.9 kg​ rice
± 650-700 g​ coffee beans

Oval #5

Capacity: 12 ¼ Cup/2.9L

Stores up to:

± 1.7 kg​ all-purpose flour
± 2.5 kg granulated sugar​
± 1.2 kg​ milk powder
± 350-400g corn flakes​
± 2 kg lentils
± 2 kg​ dry white beans​
± 1.8 kg spaghetti

Modular Mates Super Oval

Super Oval #1

Capacity: 3 ½ Cup/780ml

Stores up to:

± 500 g raisins and other dry fruits
± 750 g fine salt
± 350 g spices (curry, paprika…)
± 225 g instant coffee
± 300 g loose black tea
± 550 g lentils
± 500 g​ quinoa​

Super Oval #2

Capacity: 7 ½ Cup/1.75L

Stores up to:

1 kg​ all-purpose flour
1.6 kg​ granulated sugar​
± 900 g​ sugar cubes​
± 1 kg​ shelled peanuts
± 1.6 kg fine salt
± 500 g​ unsweetened cocoa powder​
± 1.3 kg lentils
± 1.3 kg​ dry white beans​
± 1.2-1.4 kg rice
± 1.2 kg​ quinoa
± 1.2 kg​ bulgur
± 450 g​ coffee beans​
± 450 g​ instant coffee

Super Oval #3

Capacity: 11 ¾ Cup/2.8L

Stores up to:

± 1.7 kg all-purpose flour
± 2.5 kg granulated sugar​
± 1.2 kg​ milk powder
± 350-400g corn flakes​
± 2 kg lentils
± 2 kg​ dry white beans​

Super Oval #4

Capacity: 16 ½ Cup/3.9L

Stores up to:

± 1.4 kg rice
± 1.4 kg small pasta shapes
± 2.3 kg cornmeal
4-5 standard sleeves of saltine crackers

Super Oval #5

Capacity: 20 ⅓ Cup/5L

Stores up to:

± 567 g coffee beans
± 4 kg granulated sugar
1 family sized package of breakfast cereal
5-6 standard sleeves of saltine crackers

With Modular Mates, organising your pantry will be an absolute breeze. To make it even easier, here are a few pantry organisation tips and tricks to streamline the process:

Group similar items together

Keep all baking supplies like flour, sugar, and baking soda together in one section. Store snacks, cereals, and breakfast items in another. This makes it easier to find what you need without rummaging through the entire pantry.

Grouping similar items also ensures you can quickly take stock of what you have and need to replenish, making grocery shopping more efficient.

Decant everything

Transfer dry goods from their original packaging into Modular Mates containers. This not only keeps your pantry looking neat and uniform but also helps in keeping food fresh for longer.

Decanting items into standardised containers maximises space, as these containers are designed to fit together perfectly, reducing clutter and wasted space.

Put infrequently used items closer to the back

Store items you use less often, such as specialty baking ingredients or seasonal items, at the back of the pantry. Keep everyday essentials like rice, pasta, and snacks at the front where they are easily accessible. This approach prevents frequently used items from getting lost or buried, making your pantry more practical and user-friendly.

Label everything

Label each container with its contents and expiration date. This helps in quickly identifying what you need without opening every container.

Labels also help other family members find what they need and put items back in the right place, maintaining an organised system.

Organise your spices too

Use Tupperware Modular Mates Large & Small Spice Set to organise your spices. Group them by type or usage frequency, and label them clearly.

Arranging spices in uniform containers saves space and makes it easier to find what you need while cooking. Consider a tiered shelf or spice drawer insert for even better organisation.

The Tupperware Modular Mates range is a game-changer when it comes to pantry organisation. You won’t be able to find better plastic storage containers anywhere else! They boast airtight seals, stain-resistant plastic and a stackable design to maximise pantry space. Available in a wide range of shapes and sizes, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect one to suit your needs. Whether you need a cereal container or a pasta/rice container, there is something for everything. Level up your pantry organisation further by planning your cupboard layout, labelling your containers, and decanting your spices into the Modular Mates Spice Sets.

At Laine Home, we are very excited to bring Tupperware back to NZ and back into Kiwi kitchens. If you are a big Tupperware fan, you’ll be pleased to hear that we are constantly expanding our range. Browse our website to view our selection of Tupperware containers, Tupperware utensils and tools (like the Tupperware Can Opener), Tupperware drink bottles and more. Happy shopping!