Weck 743 Mold Jar, 3/4 L (set of 6)
For a starter you can see and scrape out
Weck 743 Mold Jar, 3/4 L (set of 6)A straight-sided 3/4 L glass jar with a glass lid; the wide mouth lets a spatula reach every corner.
For a bigger starter or a levain you build for the bake
2 qt, 7⅛ in wide at the top.
A clear, round 2 qt tub with a lid, sold by Central Milling for keeping a sourdough starter and building a levain, biga or poolish.
Specifications from Central Milling's own page. We do not test equipment hands-on: fit and lift answers are our arithmetic on these figures. How we compare.
The Weck is a 1 L glass jar with a 3 7/8 in mouth; the Central Milling tub holds 2 qt in clear plastic with a 7⅛ in top, for a bigger starter or a levain you build for the bake.
| Detail | Central Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003) | Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 2 qt (64 fl oz) | 35.9 fl oz (1 L) |
| Detail | Central Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003) | Weck 743 Mold Jar, 3/4 L (set of 6) | Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does best | A bigger starter or a levain you build for the bake | A starter you can see and scrape out | A larger starter in glass |
| Size and capacity | 2 qt, 7⅛ in wide at the top | 28.7 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening | 35.9 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening |
| Material | translucent food-safe plastic, lid included | glass, with glass lids | glass, with glass lids |
| Buy | Maker | Maker | Maker |
| Brand | Central Milling |
|---|---|
| Made by | Choice |
| Type of equipment | Starter jars |
| Assembled height | 4.25 in |
| Material | translucent food-safe plastic, lid included |
| Model | RK107003 |
| Volume | 2 qt (64 fl oz) |
| Size | 6.25 in base, 7.125 in top, 4.25 in tall |
| Lid | Included |
| Care | Dishwasher-safe (maker). |
A straight-sided 3/4 L glass jar with a glass lid; the wide mouth lets a spatula reach every corner.
A 1 L glass jar with a rounded tulip body and the same wide 3 7/8 in mouth and glass lid as the 743.