Finally! A narrow airlock jar for sauces and condiments!
Includes 1 Square 16 oz Jar
1 Airlock Lid (with Fermenta Lock Valve)
A complete set for fermented condiments and thicker sauces. The jar mouth is large enough to be able to use a spoon or knife to remove contents, but narrow enough to control pouring.
This system works the same as our standard Fermenta Lock, with an orange airlock that lets gasses out of the jar, but will not let air in. Uses the standard large Fermenta Lock valve, so it is easy to remove and replace in the lid.
Perfect for ketchup, chili sauce, barbeque sauce, mustard, specialty mayonnaise and thick dressings. We like this for making small amounts of buttermilk too!
NOTE: We do not sell a dunker that fits this jar, because condiments and sauces typically do not need a dunker.
IMPORTANT: When making thick sauces and condiments, be sure to leave adequate headroom in the jar. The thicker the liquids, the more they trap bubbles, so thicker ferments expand more. We recommend 1/3 to 1/2 of the jar for headroom for thicker substances.
Fermenta Lock is an entirely new airlock lid. No cumbersome water lock to mess with, no awkward thingy sticking up off the top of the jar – you won’t have to worry about putting it in the fridge, or knocking the airlock off!
A smooth and elegant one-way valve lets air out, but not in. Pops out easily for cleaning, no clumsy latches or inaccessible parts. Use the airlock lid during fermenting when gas release is important. Use the Storage lid to store the food in the refrigerator long term when gas release is no longer an issue.
Easy to use – just twist on. Nothing else to do, it just works!
How the One-Way Valve works
The one-way valve is a traditional concept (this kind of valve has been used in many applications for a very long time). Pressure from the outside is deflected down around the curve of the cap, instead of through. Pressure from the inside pushes through, because it is not deflected.
This is the same way an egg stays strong from the outside, but still allows a fragile new chick to break it from the inside.