--- product_id: 331720874 title: "HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar With 1 Way Air Release Vent - 1.4 Litres, 2 Pack - Ideal for Safe Fermentation for Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Sourdough Starter, Overnight Oats - Fermentation Jars Pack of 2" brand: "heftman" price: "R1290" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Heftman" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/331720874-heftman-fermenting-jar-with-1-way-air-release-vent-1 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # one-way valve auto-releases fermentation gases airtight silicone seal blocks oxygen & contamination 1.4L capacity for versatile fermenting HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar With 1 Way Air Release Vent - 1.4 Litres, 2 Pack - Ideal for Safe Fermentation for Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Sourdough Starter, Overnight Oats - Fermentation Jars Pack of 2 **Brand:** heftman **Price:** R1290 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧫 Unlock the power of perfect fermentation—no fuss, just fresh gut goodness! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar With 1 Way Air Release Vent - 1.4 Litres, 2 Pack - Ideal for Safe Fermentation for Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Sourdough Starter, Overnight Oats - Fermentation Jars Pack of 2 by heftman - **How much does it cost?** R1290 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/331720874-heftman-fermenting-jar-with-1-way-air-release-vent-1) ## Best For - heftman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted heftman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Simple Clean & Safe:** Hand wash with warm water and mild soap; BPA-free, lead-free, and food-safe materials for peace of mind. - • **Dual-Pack Convenience:** Two jars mean double the fermenting fun—perfect for experimenting with multiple recipes or sharing your gut-health journey. - • **Premium Durable Glass:** Thick, sturdy 1.4L glass jars built to last and fit perfectly in your fridge or countertop setup. - • **Effortless Fermentation Mastery:** Skip the burping—our one-way valve handles gas release automatically, keeping your ferment fresh and mold-free. - • **Airtight Seal for Pure Probiotics:** Silicone seal locks out oxygen and contaminants, ensuring your kimchi, kefir, or sourdough starter thrives safely. ## Overview The HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar 2-pack features 1.4-litre thick glass containers with airtight silicone seals and innovative one-way air release valves. Designed for safe, mold-free fermentation of kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, sourdough starters, and more, these BPA-free, lead-free jars simplify your probiotic lifestyle with easy cleaning and fridge-friendly sizing. ## Description Product Description Easy to Use This 2 pack of 1.4L fermenting jars makes the fermentation process easy! Simply press the food down to ensure all the air is out, and then screw the lid on. Use Again and Again These quality glass jars can be washed with warm, soapy water and used again. Avoid sterilising with boiling water. We recommend using sterilising fluid for optimal results. Multi-purpose Jars There are multiple uses for these fermenting jars such as kefir, sauerkraut, sourdough, kombucha, overnight-oats, pickles, and so much more! HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar 2 Pack This fermentation jar is the ideal way to create a natural probiotic of your food. It is made of quality glass to create a sturdy container. The one-way valve is a convenient way of letting out the built-up gases from the fermentation process. It does this automatically. The lid is made from silicone for a long life with an airtight seal to ensure there is no contamination to your food and to prevent mould from growing. It is easy to use by pressing the food into the jar and screwing on the lid. Easy to store in cupboards or in the fridge. When you have used the contents, simply wash out the jar with warm soapy water and use it again and again to create sauerkraut or any other number of delicious dishes. It is far better than having to deal with the hassle of muslin cloths, and much safer because the gases can be easily released automatically. Avoid sterilising with hot, boiling water. We suggest using sterilising fluid for optimal results. Review: Excellent Jar and Jovela are an excellent seller - I am new to fermentation so wanted an easy jar to start. These jars are just that and they are the best priced comparable jars. Using a cold sterilization (diluted Milton 15ml in 4L) and 4 rinses followed by air dry and time in an oven at 130C I got going with a Kimchi, Sauerkraut then these pickled cucumbers. The jars are heavy and worth making sure the lids are fully on and your hands are dry when handling to avoid dropping. When sterilising DO NOT use boiling water in these. Even when using a metal spoon etc to equalize the temperature between water and glass, the glass is so thick that cracking will occur. Another reviewer noted this - and I also made this mistake. If you want to boil or heat to sterilise DO raise the temp gradually from cold. The plastic and silicone lids are great allowing for gasses and liquids to overflow if needed when fermentation starts - without causing explosions! And lids and glass being neutral material there is no risk of corrosion or metal contamination. These are all food safe , BPA free and lead free. Jovela were a great and responsive supplier. Review: Brilliant ferments - I read the reviews about these breaking but went ahead and I'm really glad I did. I sterilize with Milton and had a batch of red cabbage with garlic and caraway seeds going for 3 weeks. It's gorgeous, really tangy and very tasty. My first lot with white cabbage was ok, but not as good as red cabbage. According to taste obviously.. The jars leaked quite a bit when fermenting started but that is good news. I put mine in a tray so no probs. I put weights in and topped up to keep it going. Really easy to do and no worries about burping the jars. Very happy with the results and my gut is too. Great jars. ## Features - STRONG GLASS - This 1.4 litre fermenting jar is made from quality glass, ensuring it is sturdy for storing fermented products, ideal as your sourdough starter jar, kefir or sauerkraut. These fermenting jars fit well in the fridge, and can be stored at room temperature. - AIRTIGHT SEAL - Made with an airtight silicone seal, it ensures there will be no contamination to your food and ensures no oxygen gets in. This prevents mould from growing. - ONE-WAY VALVE - The valve automatically releases the built-up gases from the fermentation process, so you can avoid the hassle of muslin cloths! It is the most convenient way to release the gases without letting in contamination or oxygen. - FOOD-SAFE & EASY TO USE - Prior to filling with food, ensure the fermentation jar is clean and dry. Push food down to eliminate air, then seal with the airtight lid. No valve management required: the unique one-way valve in the lid allows built-up fermentation gases to be released automatically. Simply add your food to create bacteria making it a natural probiotic. - EASY TO CLEAN - Simply hand-wash with warm, soapy water. Avoid sterilising with very hot or boiling water. We recommend using sterilising fluid for optimal results. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B091HRSKD5 | | Best Sellers Rank | 40,023 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 16 in Fermenters | | Brand | HEFTMAN | | Capacity | 1.4 litres | | Closure Type | Screw | | Colour | Red | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,728 Reviews | | Food Storage Container Airtightness | Airtight | | Included Components | 2 x Fermentation Jars | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | Yes | | Is the item microwaveable? | No | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.4L x 12.4W x 17H centimetres | | Item Form | Jar | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Type Name | Fermenting Jars | | Item Volume | 1.4 Litres | | Item Weight | 1.36 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | HEFTMAN | | Material | Glass | | Material Features | Durable, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe, Stain Resistant | | Material feature | Durable, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe , Stain Resistant | | Other Special Features of the Product | Waterproof | | Product Care Instructions | Refrigerator Safe | | Product dimensions | 12.4L x 12.4W x 17H centimetres | | Recommended Uses For Product | Food storage and fermentation | | Size | 1.4 liters | | UPC | 759049739623 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** HEFTMAN - **Capacity:** 1.4 litres - **Colour:** Red - **Material:** Glass - **Material feature:** Durable, Non-Porous, Dishwasher Safe, Stain Resistant ## Images ![HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar With 1 Way Air Release Vent - 1.4 Litres, 2 Pack - Ideal for Safe Fermentation for Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Sourdough Starter, Overnight Oats - Fermentation Jars Pack of 2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fSbrNxH+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: please can someone tell me how the valves work on top. do i need to lift them up? push them down? or how does it work as no instructions in the box.** A: I'm the same, there is no explanation as to whether you are supposed to do anything with the two little valves. In fact they don't move much at all, so I presumed there was nothing to do with them. If there is something you are supposed to do to the valves, it would be nice if there were some guidelines or instructions! **Q: Very tight stubborn lid that won’t budge even with jar opening tools and the lids are plastic, any suggestions?** A: Have you tried removing the valve, sometimes helps a bit like punching a hole in a tight jam jar lid to release the vacuum. I eventually got rid of my jars because I couldn't grip the lids and the valves stopped working. **Q: Can the lid go in the dishwasher?** A: I’ve put the lid on the top shelf of the dishwasher without any problems **Q: Do you need a fermentation weight hor this product. I want to ferment cherry tomatoes** A: Great jars, if you haven’t got weights and the ingredients need to be kept under fluid, some people say use a heavy pebble, wrap it in plastic, works a treat ! Only used mine for kefir so far, about to do sauerkraut, so I’ll use anything small enough to get into the jar that’s heavy ! Probably better to buy the weights for the job ! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Jar and Jovela are an excellent seller *by L***H on 3 September 2023* I am new to fermentation so wanted an easy jar to start. These jars are just that and they are the best priced comparable jars. Using a cold sterilization (diluted Milton 15ml in 4L) and 4 rinses followed by air dry and time in an oven at 130C I got going with a Kimchi, Sauerkraut then these pickled cucumbers. The jars are heavy and worth making sure the lids are fully on and your hands are dry when handling to avoid dropping. When sterilising DO NOT use boiling water in these. Even when using a metal spoon etc to equalize the temperature between water and glass, the glass is so thick that cracking will occur. Another reviewer noted this - and I also made this mistake. If you want to boil or heat to sterilise DO raise the temp gradually from cold. The plastic and silicone lids are great allowing for gasses and liquids to overflow if needed when fermentation starts - without causing explosions! And lids and glass being neutral material there is no risk of corrosion or metal contamination. These are all food safe , BPA free and lead free. Jovela were a great and responsive supplier. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant ferments *by K***H on 11 February 2025* I read the reviews about these breaking but went ahead and I'm really glad I did. I sterilize with Milton and had a batch of red cabbage with garlic and caraway seeds going for 3 weeks. It's gorgeous, really tangy and very tasty. My first lot with white cabbage was ok, but not as good as red cabbage. According to taste obviously.. The jars leaked quite a bit when fermenting started but that is good news. I put mine in a tray so no probs. I put weights in and topped up to keep it going. Really easy to do and no worries about burping the jars. Very happy with the results and my gut is too. Great jars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product at a good price but DON'T rinse with recently boiled water *by S***T on 7 December 2023* These will take only very gradual changes in temperature, ie very little thermal shock, before the bottom falls out. I broke one by rinsing out with only about a two teaspoons of recently boiled water which would have been fine in an ordinary bottle. They're a good size to go in my fridge but don't assume your fridge has the same shelf spacing. The valves worked well for brewing kombucha and you can see how the brewing is going. ## Frequently Bought Together - HEFTMAN Fermenting Jar With 1 Way Air Release Vent - 1.4 Litres, 2 Pack - Ideal for Safe Fermentation for Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Sourdough Starter, Overnight Oats - Fermentation Jars Pack of 2 - Live Kefir Company, Live Milk Kefir Grains. 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