LE PARFAIT Stainless Steel Fermenting Kit with 1L Glass Jar, 1 EA

I found this kit in May while searching for a hostess gift for a sophisticated and experienced cook who also considers her health and nutrition when preparing foods. She is knowledgeable about gut health and the importance of including fermented foods in one’s diet. Well, it was a hit! She has tried several ferments and reports repeated success. She also appreciates that the batches are a good quantity (not too large) for her and her husband, and she loves the way the device looks in her sleek kitchen. The glass jar is from Le Parfait, a French manufacturer, and is as sturdy as it is attractive. I’ll have to order a kit for myself!

This is the perfect kit for easy home fermentation! The set has only a few main components which make it a breeze to use and clean. It doesn't take up much space on my kitchen counter during the fermentation period. And, once the batch is ready, I can remove the moat top and replace it with a regular mason jar lid or sealing cap + lid (both included) to take on the go, gift to a friend, or consume at a later time.If you're familiar with how cumbersome traditional fermentation methods are and prefer making smaller batches then this product will be a game-changer for you. Highly recommend!

Very good for making sauerkraut, but not all the parts are rustproof stainless. The screw on outer ring will rust.

I did not notice anything specifying the size of the jar top, so assumed (my error) that this jar was a standard wide mouth canning jar size. No, it is not. This jar is larger than a standard wide mouth jar, so I cannot use it on my own jar. I use half gallon wide mouth canning jars for fermenting pickles and olives, so this small jar is too small for me to use. I'm so disappointed.

I'm an active fermenter and was looking for a solution that would approximate the results I get from large, cumbersome, traditional fermentation crocks but in smaller batches and without the use of any plastic. I am so happy that I found this device after being severely disappointed by all of the cheap, plastic fermentation devices that are available in the market.As an active "zero waster" I am thrilled to find something that will last a lifetime and is dishwasher safe. The stainless steel construction is rock solid and the device design is amazing - I love the integrated spring loaded press! No more messy weights or grungy, water-filled plastic bags required to hold down my ferments! Thank you ChouAmi! I'm a fan for life!!!

The idea is great, but the quality is poor. The stainless steel cap on the fermentor cracked after two uses. I reached out to support to inquire about a warranty, but it's been almost two weeks and I haven't received a response. For the premium price, I really expected better.

I was totally new to making sauerkraut, and decided to get this fermentation kit because it looked much better than some of the plastic ones, and it seemed to be well made.Happy to report that I have made many batches of kraut in the past few months using ChouAmi. It does cost more than some devices, but it's worth the extra cost for no plastic, stainless steel parts, and a really nice glass jar too.

Easy to use! Highly recommend.