I fermented in ideal conditions during the fall with ambient temperatures between 64-72° Fahrenheit (18–22° Celsius). I had a few very stressful minutes as I was visualizing myself breaking the cup and having to throw the whole batch away.

Marbles tied a in cheesecloth or muslin – Marbles work well because they can easily fit whatever size or shape jar you are using. If it still cannot be located contact us on 01323 730091 (Mon-Thursday) and we will get that investigated.

International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. A fermentation springrelies upon the pressure from a coiled spring to push your ferment down under the brine. Canning jars – like the mini jelly jar I recommend – meet the same quality standards as the jars you ferment in. My goal is to elevate the health of one million households by helping each and every one of you learn to safely ferment flavorful foods.

Making your own DIY fermentation weights is more hassle and they don’t always work great as if they are not heavy enough or the right size ferments can slip around them.However, for a full fermentation and a complete flavor profile, it’s nice to ferment it for a couple more weeks. Fermentation weights are critical to keeping your fermenting products submerged in brine and away from harmful oxygen and air exposure that can lead to unhealthy bacteria production as well as fungus and mold growth.

This is a hand made item so designs and colours vary - photographs are for illustration purposes only. Whiskey stones – if you have any soapstone whiskey rocks around, they can be used like the marbles to weigh your ferments.In 9 TOP Fermentation Lids for Mason Jar Fermentation [HOW AIRLOCKS WORK], I cover the various types of fermentation lids. Once we have received photographs of the damaged items and packaging we will replace the item as soon as possible. The wire used in the Kraut Source is made from a much lighter gauge than what is used in the Pickle Helix. It includes a grooved handled to make removal easier and it is thicker and weighs about 30% more than the Pickle Pebble. Place these borosilicate glass weights into the storage jars where you are fermenting your pickles, cabbage or cauliflower to reach the best possible results at the end of the process.

A fermentation gateis a device locked into the neck of the jar to prevent your ferment from moving upwards in the jar or “heaving. Remember, we all have different thresholds for what we’ll use and are all in a different place on our fermentation journey. Fermentation weights are being made from glass, silicone, plastic and stainless steel each with their own set of pros and cons as I discuss in What materials are safe in the acidic fermentation environment?Got into pickling during lockdown, and purchased 2 boxes of these “pebbles” to keep the veg submerged in the pickling liquid.