🔬 The Ultimate Fermentation Kit: Masontops Complete Mason Jar Set for Easy DIY Vegetable Fermenting Review

I've only had this set for a week but not quite sure if it's worth it. I'm new to fermentation so I wanted to keep things as simple as possible. The wood blocking was amazing - really helped get the liquid out of the cabbage and pack it firmly into the jar. However, the weights do not completely fill the circumference of the can. I have both the cauliflower and cabbage chunks floating above the weight so I'm not sure how/if these batches will turn out. My first attempt with apple chutney (3…

This set is amazing. I cook fermented vegetables all the time, but I've never had a wine glass or lid that's so easy to use. The spatula is perfect for filling glasses tightly (no joint pain). Glass weights keep everything in place and silicone lids are easy to put on when you're done and are held in place with a stone glass rim (not included). I used to be fine with what I had, but this makes it easier to ferment in jars all the time. The set is packaged nicely and neatly and I simply placed…

This set comes in a very sturdy box. The dimensions of the box are 8 x 11.5 x 4.5 inches. Banks are not included. So you must either already have them or buy them separately. It also comes with a fermentation guide/recipe book to get you started. Aside from the veggies you want to ferment, you'll also need to buy salt separately. I use sea salt, but almost any type of salt will do, as long as it's pure salt and nothing has been added, like iodine, an anti-caking agent, and so on. Your water…

I'm new to fermentation and knew I needed something to make it easy and efficient. I have purchased from Masontops before and have always been happy with their products and customer service. I wasn't sure if $50 would be worth the investment, but it definitely is. If you were to buy all items individually you would pay the same if not more. Items come in a nice sturdy box with foam for protection. So if you don't use the items they stay good and the box is in good condition. labeled with…

I ordered two of these sets, one 7 months ago for myself (no recipe book) and most recently for a friend as he included a recipe book. I wasn't able to use my kit because admittedly I felt intimidated without a recipe book, even though I bought a few books on fermentation. If someone does not know how to ferment vegetables, then everything is scary because they are afraid of poisoning. A dedicated book/manual like the one now included will help build confidence as you follow the directions on…

UPDATE::::: Well I contacted MasonTops directly to report my issue. They responded with what appeared to be a prepared answer. I've since lost 2 cans of gardeneria and 2 cans of processed sauerkraut. I thought the yeast had turned into mold. Funny, the cabbage that didn't go bad was the cabbage with the water collector system. Of course I want to return all 8 of these brine tubes but I don't have 30 days to return them. The ONLY reason I'm happy with 1 star is because pebbles are the best…