Perfect Pickler

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• From christine at 4/23/12 7:53 AM
  • My sister sent me one of these airlocks. But I do not no how to use it. I did not receive instructions on how to use it. I really want to try this but I can not figure out if it goes on top or in the bottle and to make matters worse, this is my first time making cultured vegetables. Help?
  • The airlock goes on the top. Please contact customersupport@culturesforhealth.com and we will be able to walk you through the process. It can be a little daunting at first, especially without instructions but you are going to love the Perfect Pickler! We're looking forward to your e-mail :)
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• From Barbara at 7/18/12 10:52 AM
  • Since the container is air tight, how does botulism toxin not grow?
  • The contents of the container produce an acidic environment, which prevents the botulism toxin from growing. It can't live in an acidic environment, so if the contents are prepared correctly, it should be safe.
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• From carrie at 8/6/12 4:36 PM
  • Is this basically a Fermented Vegetable Master (without the jar) for wide mouth canning jars?
  • Basically, yes. It is an airlock, but made with a lid that fits wide mouth canning jars, specifically Kerr and Ball. The Fermented Vegetable Master lids fit the jars they come with.
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• From Jeanie at 8/11/12 1:31 PM
  • Is this safer then a fermentation crock? Or, is it's advantage to use this merely so you don't have to transfer the cultured veggies from the crock to jars when ready to store? Also, do you then just switch to a regular lid to store in the frig?
  • The advantage of the Perfect Pickler is the ability to easily change lids to a regular mason jar lid for storage.
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• From Cathy at 9/28/12 4:06 PM
  • Does this fit standard 1/2 gallon canning jars? Also, when fermenting is complete, do I water bath can as usual or is this for just storing in the fridge?
  • The Perfect Pickler fits most wide mouth canning jars and should fit your 1/2 gallon jar if it is a standard canning jar. Once fermentation is complete, remove the Perfect Pickler lid and replace it with a standard lid and refrigerate. Heating would destroy the benefits of fermenting so no water bath, just cover your ferment and store it in the fridge.
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• From Kirsten at 3/3/13 2:09 PM
  • Are separate glass weights required for proper use of this set-up?
  • It includes a spacer cup which floats under the lid to collect brine overflow, exhaust gas, and maintain an air sequestered environment. You could use weights to keep the vegetables further submerged, but they are not required.
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• From B at 4/4/13 2:01 PM
  • Is this BPA-free? Phthalate-free?
  • According to the manufacturer, the Perfect Pickler is bpa- and phthalate-free.
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