ComSaf 88 oz Wire-Clamp Glass Jars, Set of 2 with Scoop and Labels

A wire bail pulls the lid down onto a heavy silicone gasket, which is the closure fermenters look for. ComSaf describes it as tolerant of the pressure a working sourdough starter or a jar of kraut builds up.

The opening measures 4 in across (10.3 cm), enough for a hand to go in and scrub the inside corners, and enough that a measuring cup does not scrape the rim on its way out.

Each jar takes 88 oz, or 2.6 litres. ComSaf gives working loads of 5.4 lb of rice, 2.7 lb of plain flour, and a coffee bag weighing 2.5 lb.

Soda-lime glass, heavy in the hand at 3.44 kg for the pair, and dishwasher safe.

A half-cup (120 ml) scoop comes in the set alongside two waterproof labels, so a jar can be named the day it is filled.

At 6.2 in across and 8.1 in tall the jars stand rather than sprawl, which suits a shelf short on depth.

• Two jars, 88 oz / 0.7 gal / 2.6 L each
• 6.2 in diameter, 8.1 in tall
• Wire clamp closure over a heavy silicone gasket
• 4 in (10.3 cm) wide mouth
• Soda-lime glass, dishwasher safe, 3.44 kg the pair
• 120 ml scoop plus two waterproof labels supplied