--- product_id: 34980242 title: "BETTER than Glass Fermentation Weights - Food Grade Plastic Mason Jar Food Fermentation Weights CUPS keep food submerged in brine (6-2.5\" REGULAR MOUTH CUPS ONLY, NOT KITS)" brand: "occupare vita" price: "€ 37.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34980242-better-than-glass-fermentation-weights-food-grade-plastic-mason-jar store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # BETTER than Glass Fermentation Weights - Food Grade Plastic Mason Jar Food Fermentation Weights CUPS keep food submerged in brine (6-2.5" REGULAR MOUTH CUPS ONLY, NOT KITS) **Brand:** occupare vita **Price:** € 37.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BETTER than Glass Fermentation Weights - Food Grade Plastic Mason Jar Food Fermentation Weights CUPS keep food submerged in brine (6-2.5" REGULAR MOUTH CUPS ONLY, NOT KITS) by occupare vita - **How much does it cost?** € 37.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34980242-better-than-glass-fermentation-weights-food-grade-plastic-mason-jar) ## Best For - occupare vita enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted occupare vita brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Please refer to QRP Basic Fermentation Instructions when using our PATENTED OCCUPARE VITA FOOD FERMENTATION WEIGHT CUP, which situates on the mouth of any brand MODERN DAY STANDARD MASON JAR. While other systems advise us not to fill the jar more than ¾ full, our kits get a FULL jar food fermentation. Our Cups also have numerous other benefits over GLASS OR CERAMIC FERMENTATION WEIGHTS. The Fermentation Weight Cup 2) stays put in place and can't shift, 3) holds the fermenting food submerged in the brine, 4) leaves very little air space in the jar, 5) Prevents messy overflow, 6) Protects any airlock device from becoming contaminated by the food and juices, and is 7) Easier to remove than glass weights. And who wants to take the risk of glass or ceramic chipping or breaking into the food?! Glass or ceramic fermentation weights are known to burst for no apparent reason during the fermentation process causing waste of the entire batch. Copyright 2020 Quality Reliable Products, All Rights Reserved. ## Product Details - **Brand:** Occupare Vita - **Color:** Clear - **Material:** Plastic - **Material Feature:** Food Grade - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Fruit, Meat, Vegetable ## Images ![BETTER than Glass Fermentation Weights - Food Grade Plastic Mason Jar Food Fermentation Weights CUPS keep food submerged in brine (6-2.5" REGULAR MOUTH CUPS ONLY, NOT KITS) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cyy6Pq7oL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than nappa cabbage leaves *by M***. on Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020* They are working great. They are so easy and fit the jar perfectly and fit between the silicone fermentation lids and the Masontops Tough Band. They have made fermenting extremely easy for me. I always make sure that I have enough liquid in the jar so that when these cups are in the mouth of the jar and pushed down into place the level of the liquid rises inside the cup about 1/4 of an inch or about 7 millimeters. They are not flimsy. Yes they are thin but they need to be to fit with the fermentation lid and then the final band to screw on. They are thin but strong and well designed. I understand that the makers read these comments and make upgrades and improvements. So I know they added the small holes in the bottom to let water come in, but some small air bubbles still get trapped beneath the flat bottom. I wonder if a mesh design similar to the plastic sprouting lids for mason jars. That would keep all of the veggies down but let the water flow and not allow for any trapped air. I really like these. I used to use different types of vegetables to put on top of my fermented veggies and it was a small pain. This is just so easy now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Renders fermentation weights obsolete! *by J***T on Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017* I enjoy homemade sauerkraut daily as a delicious snack and probiotic supplement. I also give some away to friends here and there. As such, I've always got multiple jars fermenting. No matter how you shred or pack the cabbage, it will always expand and float upwards when the copious carbon dioxide bubbles form during the initial fermentation stages. Fermentation weights do help, but won't stop it completely. I wish I'd discovered these little cups a long time ago. They completely prevent the cabbage from rising in the jar by presenting a solid physical barrier to it, versus merely weighting it down a little.They are made of a thin, light plastic very much like disposable drinking cups are made from. While they do appear somewhat on the flimsy side, they are nevertheless more than adequate for their intended purpose and I've never had one crack or split. As far as I can tell, they should be infinitely reusable. Their design is simple yet ingenious; the bottom edge is ringed with 'teeth' that retain your vegetables in place, and two small slots in the side wall allow CO2 to bubble out to your airlock.I purchased the widemouth size cups, and their top lip indeed fits a standard widemouth mason jar perfectly. I use them together with QRP's silicone airlock grommets and jar lid seals, which together with standard water airlocks form a flawless, foolproof fermentation system for mason jars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for fermenting veggies! *by K***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022* Better than any other solution I've tried for burpless fermentation. Keeps veggies submerged in the brine making sure no nasty mold gets going. I use them with burpless silicone lids and stainless steel bands on wide mouth Mason jars. Have left cabbage on the counter for a month with no problems when making sauerkraut. They work like a charm. Much better than glass lids or other methods of keeping foods submerged... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34980242-better-than-glass-fermentation-weights-food-grade-plastic-mason-jar](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/34980242-better-than-glass-fermentation-weights-food-grade-plastic-mason-jar) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*