4-Pack of Fermentation Glass Weights with Easy Grip Handle for Wide Mouth Mason Jars

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Made from high-quality, non-porous glass, these weights are easy to clean and don't absorb any flavors or odors. If you are thinking about fermenting foods like fruit and vegetables then following some basic rules will ensure you end up with a delicious, tangy result rather than a potential spoiled, fuzzy ferment.

Porous weights work great, just make sure they are completely dry before storing, else mold can grow on them. The Pickle Pusher by The Ultimate Pickle Jar is made from silicone and is “locked” in place in the neck of your jar. Whether you're fermenting sauerkraut, pickles, or kimchi, our weights at Cultures for Health are designed to simplify the process and deliver great results. There is no reasonable way to eliminate mold spores when it comes to removing them from a human environment so you’re always going to be in the presence of them.Just be sure to notch a hole in the center of the circle so you have a way to pull it up when you’re done fermenting! The Pickle Pebble by MasonTops is made from non-iridized soda glass (the same material glass canning jars are made from), a lead-free material that guarantees nothing will leach into your ferment. We don’t want the Mold Armies hanging out on the surface of our sauerkraut, but if you leave a little bit of cabbage, grated carrot or pepper chunk floating on the top of your ferment, like it or not, chances they are going to jump on board, just as a frog will jump upon a lily pad.

With loose vegetables – as in pickles, the bubbles easily work there way around the vegetables and rise to the surface.And, also interesting was the fact that the control jar with no weight fermented just fine without yeast or mold growth.

This not only keeps the carbon dioxide from being able to push out the oxygen, but it can also press the produce up into the airlock, causing other issues (like a moldy airlock - yuck! A heavy enough fermenting weight can help you create an anaerobic environment, no more worry about mold. If you are obsessive, use the rim on your jar to firmly press on the leaf, leaving a ring print which you can then tear or cut into a perfect circle.Originating with the Mason jar as our muse, Masontops has taken the fundamantal qualities of the Mason jar—durability, simplicity and versatility—and applied them to every facet of our business. You can use a simple plastic lid, the lid and rim that came with your jar, or a lid with an airlock. A plate – when I ferment in a large crock, I place a plate on top of the vegetables, and then a jar filled with water on top of that to hold it down. Lastly, I had read numerous reviews online of glass weights cracking during the ferment, which led me to question the quality of the glass used for the weights.

Non-absorbable paper materials can be made to any size to fit the head space and not add anything to the brine that could effect the flavor or fermentation process. Common complaints from users are that they break and some can be difficult to remove from the jar, hence the “handles” on the newer designs. If you are fearful of poisoning your family with your ferments, frustrated by mold, or just looking to improve your gut health, I'm here to help. Whether you're craving salt, trying to add more live cultured food to your diet or just love fermented foods like sauerkraut, you're in luck! If you need a larger size than the core provides simply leave some outer leaves on for extra coverage.Please realize this was one test using somewhat dry sauerkraut and no other vegetables for added moisture.