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2 qt, 7⅛ in wide at the top
Central Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003)

For a bigger starter or a levain you build for the bake

Central Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003)

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.

How it differs from the Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6)

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.

What changes between these models
DetailCentral Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003)Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6)
Volume2 qt (64 fl oz)35.9 fl oz (1 L)

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Central Milling Round Storage Container (2 qt, RK107003) and the two closest models we profile
DetailCentral 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 bestA bigger starter or a levain you build for the bakeA starter you can see and scrape outA larger starter in glass
Size and capacity2 qt, 7⅛ in wide at the top28.7 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening35.9 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening
Materialtranslucent food-safe plastic, lid includedglass, with glass lidsglass, with glass lids
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Dimensions and details
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).

Also in starter jars

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28.7 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening
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.

28.7 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening
35.9 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening
Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6)

For a larger starter in glass

Weck 745 Tulip Jar, 1 L (set of 6)

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.

35.9 fl oz, 3 7/8 in wide opening