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e-jen Premium Kimchi and Sauerkraut Fermentation Container (1.3 gal / 5.2L, Earthenware Brown) - image from Amazon 1
e-jen Premium Kimchi and Sauerkraut Fermentation Container (1.3 gal / 5.2L, Earthenware Brown) - image from Amazon 2
e-jen Premium Kimchi and Sauerkraut Fermentation Container (1.3 gal / 5.2L, Earthenware Brown) - image from Amazon 3
e-jen Premium Kimchi and Sauerkraut Fermentation Container (1.3 gal / 5.2L, Earthenware Brown) - image from Amazon 4
Fermentation Vessels
4.7

Description

My absolute favorite fermentation vessel for vegetables.

The e-jen Premium Fermentation Container blends ancient Korean earthenware principles with modern food-safe technology, featuring a double-lid design and an adjustable inner vacuum plate that creates an ideal anaerobic environment.

It's easy to use, odor-blocking, durable, and ideal for:

  • Sauerkraut
  • Kimchi
  • Pickled vegetables
  • Any gut-healthy ferments

Key features:

  • Vacuum inner lid to minimize air exposure
  • Double lids to contain odors
  • Dishwasher safe (container only)
  • BPA-free, DEHP-free, and lead-free materials

Perfect for small-batch fermentation that actually fits in your fridge — without taking over your life.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Creates an optimal anaerobic environment for vegetable fermentation
  • Double lid system blocks odors effectively
  • Adjustable inner vacuum plate reduces air exposure
  • Food-safe, BPA-free, lead-free materials
  • Dishwasher safe (except for vacuum lid mechanism)
  • Durable and easy to clean
  • Cons

  • Not traditional ceramic — it's polypropylene-based (though mixed with earthenware)
  • Some minimal plastic smell initially (fades with use)
  • Inner lid must be manually checked during active ferment