zunmial Sourdough Starter Jar 680 ml glass kit 🍞
Description:
This glass sourdough starter jar is a compact kit from zunmial that helps you cultivate and maintain a home starter for baking. With a 680 ml capacity it holds enough starter for several loaves and includes practical accessories to track feedings and temperature for more consistent results.
Key Points
The jar features a wide mouth for easy adding and removing of flour and water, and it is made from clear glass so you can monitor activity without opening it. A long-handled spatula aids mixing, while a breathable cloth cover is supplied for active fermentation and a metal lid provides a tighter seal for refrigerated storage. The kit also includes a date feeding band to note when you last fed the starter and a temperature sticker to monitor ambient conditions during proofing. According to the manufacturer, the 680 ml (24 oz) capacity is enough to support roughly three sourdough loaves, depending on your recipe.
Technical Specifications
Name: zunmial Sourdough Starter Jar 680ml
- Capacity: 680 ml (24 ounces)
- Materials: glass jar, metal lid, cloth cover, silicone/rubber band, adhesive thermometer, plastic spatula
- Included accessories: date feeding band, thermometer sticker, long-handled spatula, breathable cloth cover, metal lid
- Dishwasher safe: jar and non-fabric parts are described as easy to clean
- Colour: clear glass with silver-coloured metal lid and neutral cloth cover
Benefits
Having a dedicated starter jar makes routine feedings tidier and more predictable. The transparent glass provides a clear view of bubbles and rise, which can help you judge readiness without disturbing the culture. The provided temperature indicator is useful in kitchens that fluctuate in temperature, and the date band reduces guesswork about when to feed next. For slower maintenance in the fridge, the metal lid lets you store the starter with reduced air exchange for several days. The kit’s simple accessories save you from improvising tools and help keep your countertop less cluttered.
Usage Recommendations
Use the breathable cloth cover and elastic band during active room-temperature fermentation to allow gases to escape while keeping contaminants out. Switch to the metal lid when you intend to slow-ferment or refrigerate the starter for a week or more, as this reduces exposure to kitchen odours and insects. Place the adhesive thermometer on the outside of the jar to track ambient temperature; remember that it measures surface temperature which can differ slightly from the internal dough temperature. Consider cleaning the glass jar in the dishwasher where suitable, and hand-wash the cloth cover to preserve the elastic band and fabric.
Note on limitations: the temperature sticker gives a general indication rather than a laboratory-accurate reading, and the 680 ml capacity may not suit very high-volume bakers who keep a large reserve of starter.
