Boss Pickler© - 2 L
This Italian glass jar is designed to be used for fermentation. It has a platinum silicone check valve and matching silicone gasket. The valve functions by allowing internal pressure to expand the valve to release carbon dioxide; when pressure equalizes, the valve seals shut keeping oxygen out. The spherical shape of the valve will compress and seal even better if external air pressure increases due to weather change or sudden draft. This design simplifies the process by eliminating the extra parts, hassle, and awkwardness of water filled airlocks. It also allows your ferment vessel to be transferred directly to cold storage without any extra steps, and off-gassing can still take place in the fridge. The silicone valve may be safely removed for cleaning and easily reinserted. It's so easy to use! Prep your veggies with salt or brine according to your recipe, fill your jar, leaving head space for expansion, close your lid. Wait a few weeks and you have super nutritious pickles or kraut! Fermenting your foods has multiple health and flavor benefits including making vitamins and minerals more available to your body and providing a powerful punch of probiotics and enzymes. It's a great way to preserve food while still keeping it raw and full of nutrients. Lactobacillus, the bacteria that produce your sour flavor, only thrive in an oxygen-free environment, while most molds and yeasts require oxygen to thrive. This jar provides the correct Lacto-fermenting environment for maximum growth of good bacteria while minimizing undesirable bacteria growth.---Please note, we try to get the best shipping option for your order. We have a wide variety of product sizes and weights, and we ship flat rate or regional when possible to get a better price. Our shipping template can not reflect the variety of options we use, especially for multiple item orders. Any excess shipping charges will be refunded whenever possible. If you have a question about shipping please email us directly!