Brewing America 4-Pack Fermentation Glass Weights with Easy Grip Handles Heavy Fermenting Lids Fermentation Kit for Wide Mouth Mason Jars

Four Glass Fermentation Weights for fermenting vegetables in Wide Mouth Mason Jars. You will receive one 6.5” x 4” x 4” cardboard box, containing four weights carefully packaged in protective foam. Weights with easy-to-grip center handle. Using glass weights for fermentation in mason jars is recommended for several reasons: An airtight seal: Glass weights help to keep the contents of the jar pressed down under the brine, which helps to create an airtight seal. This is important because air exposure can lead to spoilage and unwanted growth during the fermentation process. Easy to clean: Glass weights are easy to clean, which is important in the fermenting process as they come into direct contact with the food. Reusable: Glass weights are reusable, which is both more environmentally friendly and more cost-effective than disposable options like plastic bags, balloons or marbles. No risk of contamination: Glass weights are made of a non-reactive material, so they don't introduce any chemicals into the fermented food so that it will not interfere with the lacto-fermentation process. Overall, using glass weights for fermentation in mason jars is a simple, effective, and safe way to ensure a successful ferment every time.