Patent ID: 8439196

Claim:
A food storage container system comprising: a plurality of food containers each comprising: a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein, the container body being formed from a material including a silicone elastomer, the container body comprising: an open top, a base, and a sidewall extending between the open top and the base; and an annular groove defined in an inner surface of the sidewall adjacent the open top; and a lid configured to open and close the interior space, the lid comprising a lower portion, an upper portion, and an annular flange positioned intermediate the lower portion and the upper portion, wherein the annular flange is configured to contact the open top of the container body to act as a depth stop for the lid; and a tray comprising a plurality of holders, each holder defining a top recess sized and shaped to removably hold a respective one of the plurality of containers therein, each holder comprising a lower annular rim defining a bottom recess configured to receive a portion of the lid of one of the plurality of containers, wherein the annular rim is configured to rest on an upper surface of the annular flange of said lid of one of the plurality of containers.