This is a work in progress and will be until we can get the final “In-hand” prototypes for art work.
In the meantime we will work on the text and this will be the basis for the instruction sheet that will be mailed out with purchases.
We will post changes to these deadlines and releases at our FaceBook page , Twitter page and company website pages if you take time to subscribe or follow. All sites are awaiting arrival of finished models for artwork and final test revision. Please be patient and bear with us as we approach the exciting release sale date! :)
Pickle*Pusher
[Formally called the “Pickle*Pushing No_Float Jar*Packer]
This patent pending fermentation aid was designed out of a need for better control of the contents in small batch fermentation jars traditionally in home service. It does not use actual weight system to effectively hold your contents under the brine or other preserving and flavoring mediums used in fermentation or home canning operations. It uses a unique design and incorporates the design of the mason and fido jar to complete a much stronger downward push on the contents than what is possible with weights. It is made of 316 stainless steel, FDA BPA free silicone and the one piece of plastic used is also FDA BPA free plastic. This latter part does not touch the foodstuff and is only used to deploy the vital parts into your jar system.
Basic description: This patent pending fermenting aid forms the backbone of the Ultimate Pickle Jar fermenting system. It’s main purpose is to firmly hold the contents of your fermenting jar under the brine where mold and yeast will have a lesser chance to destroy them. It also serves a second purpose after completion of the fermenting process. It can be left in the jar and adjust to constantly keep the contents under the brine all the way to the bottom of the jar thus extending the shelf life of a product and staving off processing for a little while longer thus allowing more probiotics to reach your table and family.
Interesting facts, data and opinions:
Do you need Pickle*Pusher to ferment?:
Absolutely not! For liquid ferments like kefir or kombucha, obviously it will serve no purpose. For other ferments it will help but is not needed. If you are on a budget or are just plain frugal..... you do not need this to have a great rate of success in your fermenting endeavors.
Why stainless steel...? I heard it will kill my ferment!!! : 316 stainless steel is deemed FDA safe and is also a grade of stainless steel that resists salt corrosion as well.Stainless steel is non reactive to food, will not absorb or contribute anything to your foodstuff. Contrary to popular belief.......... It will not kill your ferment! Stainless steel is recommended in the wine industry and food industries as well for larger containers that are not feasibly made form glass. You can also check out the widely accepted "KrautSource" gadget which is totally made of stainless and has as far as we can tell had no bad reports.
Does silicone contain BPA ? : Silicone is FDA approved for extended immersion and storage in liquid foodstuffs. It will not absorb from nor leach into your ferment. It can withstand temperature to 450 deg F as well. It also has no phthalate or BPA. These are estrogen mimicking chemicals that are present in things from cash register tape to baby bottles and shampoos .
How does the Pickle*Pusher work?:
It works by design and incorporates the design of the fido and mason jars. It uses a "Launcher" which compresses the "Plunger" assembly and is placed into the jar and pressed downwards until the assembly clears the jar mouth and throat. It then expands and uses the jar design to hold contents downwards. It is adjusted to where the plunger is as high in the jar as possible and held there by the adjusting rod, Retrieval is easy and accomplished by pulling on the 316 stainless steel split ring.
It is also possible to adjust the adjusting rod to touch the underside of the fermenting lid for added pressure downwards but will hinder cleanup in case of mold or yeast.
Will it work in any jar?: No.... as of this writing [ 2-6-2016 ] there is only one jar it will work exactly as described. That is the widely used 1 quart wide mouth mason jar or equivalent. This is not to say it will not work in other jars and is being designed for other regular mouth mason jars and Fido jars as well. The reason for that is simple=====> We are a startup company and just do not have the funds for multiple size products at this time. We are planning to do this as soon as we complete the initial release sale in the middle of March 2016. With these funds we will be able to offer a complete listing of adjusting rods as well as 3 more plunger and launcher sizes as well as our version of the waterless airlock which will make storage of your fermenting jars a lower profile issue. We will post changes to these deadlines and releases at our FaceBook page , Twitter page and company website pages if you take time to subscribe or follow. All sites are awaiting arrival of finished models for artwork and final test revision. Please be patient and bear with us as we approach the exciting release sale date! :)
If I do get mold?? : Cleanup using the Pickle*Pushing No_Float Jar*Packer is a breeze! Nothing is in the way for the easy mopping or removal of any growing mold or floaties that did migrate past the builtin control measures. Total access to all areas of the brine surface!
So there you have it! No you do not need it…. Yes it will out preform any system on the market with less bother, better results and more peace of mind. The choice is always yours. When the item is marketed it will not be in a fancy box. It will be shipped by myself and Sheila and will be available in a 3 kit set for wide mouth mason jars only at this time.
This set will include 3 complete Pickle*Pusher assemblies:
- 1 launcher
- 3 drilled Ball mason jar lids
- 3 undrilled Ball mason jar lids
- 6 heavy duty FDA grade, BPA free gaskets
- 3 heavy duty FDA grade, BPA free grommets
- 3 3-piece water using airlocks.
This will allow you to ferment 3 jars and store 3 until cycle can be repeated. Jars not included.
