Questions on German Fermenting Crock

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• From Judith at 4/3/13 7:49 PM
  • How does the german crock differ from the Harch crock?
    Would the directions for making culltured vegetables be the same? Why is the weight difference so great?
  • The crocks are made by different manufacturers. Their specifications and method for manufacturing accounts for the difference in weight. The basic design and method of use is the same and recipes would be followed the same for both.
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• From Denise at 3/21/13 5:46 PM
  • What is the lid made out of?
  • The lid is stoneware, the same as the crock.
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• From Chris at 3/19/13 10:25 PM
  • There is a channel around the lid for water. Does it form a corresponding channel on the inside of the crock where liquids pool when you pour liquid out of the crock?
  • No, the channel is formed in a Y shape so that the liquid won't pool. You can see this in the cutout picture of the Harsch crocks, here: http://www.culturesforhealth.com/media/docs/Harsch_Crock_Information.pdf
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• From Abby at 2/21/13 7:35 PM
  • Can this crock be used for kimchi? Do you have an instructional video for kimchi?
  • Yes, you could use it for kimchi. We don't ahve a video, but here is a recipe:
    http://www.culturesforhealth.com/simple-kimchi-recipe/
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• From Rhio at 2/17/13 6:49 AM
  • What is the crock made of?
  • The crock is ceramic stoneware, with a lead-free inner glaze.
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• From James at 6/28/12 4:27 AM
  • Is the glaze on the inside of the crock lead free?
  • Yes, the glaze is lead free.
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• From maureen a at 4/22/12 8:18 PM
  • Is this crock glazed on the inside, or unglazed?
  • The inside of the crock is glazed, except for the top of the inner rim of the crock which is not glazed.
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• From pamela at 4/10/12 12:29 AM
  • does this crock also have the water seal?
    
  • Yes it does.
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• From tigress at 12/28/11 11:50 PM
  • is the color of ths crock black?
  • The German crock is very, very dark brown; almost black.
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• From Debbie at 9/11/11 7:03 PM
  • The german crock does not mention excess gases escaping. Does it have that ability?
  • Yes, the German crock works similarly to the Harsch crock and the Polish crock.
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