Fermentation weight for containers with a diameter of 22 cm, used for fermenting cabbage and cucumbers or for curing meat. Recommended for barrels with a capacity of 5 to 20 litres and pots, especially stoneware pots, with a capacity of 5 to 15 L.
- Useful in every household - this fermentation weight helps ensure ideal fermentation conditions for cabbage, cucumbers and other vegetables, as well as for curing meat.
- Effective - its size and weight have been selected to keep the contents below the surface of the brine or juice produced inside a barrel or container of the recommended capacity and matching diameter.
- Practical and easy to use - the weight consists of 2 perforated halves that fit together. This makes it easier for the juice to escape during fermentation and allows you to insert and remove the weight with ease. It also gives you quick access to the fermented vegetables without having to remove both halves.
- High-quality glazed stoneware - this attractive weight is handmade from stoneware, a 100% natural material that does not react with food and is resistant to acids. Its additional advantage is a glazed, scratch-resistant surface.
- Functional - the weight is suitable for safely storing fermented foods for extended periods. The holes in the two halves, together with the third hole formed when the halves are assembled, allow the juice produced during fermentation to flow freely above the level of the weight.
- Easy to clean and store - thanks to its glaze, the weight can be washed effortlessly after each use and, once dry, kept clean during storage.
The stoneware is resistant to temperatures from 0 to 300⁰C.
This product is certified as suitable for contact with food.
Anyone who enjoys delicious and healthy homemade fermented foods, as well as cured meat specialities, knows how important proper preparation and careful control of the fermentation or curing process are to the final result. The right vessel is perfectly complemented by a fermentation weight of the appropriate size, made from a 100% natural material that is safe for contact with food and resistant to acids. It keeps the contents below the surface of the brine or juice produced and helps maintain their quality for a long time. This two-piece glazed stoneware weight is an ideal solution: highly functional and practical. Splitting the weight into 2 parts also makes it possible to insert and remove it from a container whose opening is slightly narrower than the diameter of the assembled weight.
Each of the two halves has a hole, and assembling the weight creates a third hole in the centre. These holes, each 2 cm in diameter, make it easier to insert the halves and allow the juice produced during fermentation to drain above the level of the weight. To remove some of the fermented food, simply lift one half of the weight.
The fermentation weight helps protect the quality, aroma and flavour of the contents. The glazed stoneware surface makes the weight easy to keep clean.
Usage instructions:
A properly positioned weight should press down on the vegetables so that no air can reach them. During fermentation, place the barrel or container in a safe location at room temperature. Once lactic acid fermentation begins, check that the vegetables remain submerged in the juice being produced. Under these conditions, the fermented vegetables can be successfully stored for several months without worrying about mould or bacteria developing beneath the weight, as can happen when a wooden weight is used.
When using vessels with a water seal, remember to top up the water in the seal regularly. This will help maintain an airtight seal. Adding a little cooking oil to the seal will reduce liquid evaporation.
Cleaning and storage recommendations:
Wash the weight with a brush and water, without using detergents. Do not wash it in a dishwasher.
Store it once dry, taking care to protect it from being broken.
Each product is handmade, so slight differences in the appearance and dimensions of individual weights may occur.
Size:
- diameter: approximately 21 cm
- thickness: 2 cm
Weight: 1500 g
By purchasing this product, you support craftsmanship and handmade production. Each piece has the added value of being distinct and individual.