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[Lock & Lock] Breathing Kimchi Containers - Stainless Steel
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Keep Your Kimchi Tasting Fresh
[Lock & Lock] Breathing Kimchi Containers - Stainless Steel
- Patented breathing valve
- 304 stainless steel
- Leak-proof silicone seal
- 8 sizes
The Lock & Lock Breathing Kimchi Container (락앤락 숨쉬는 스텐 김치통) is a 304 stainless steel kimchi container with a patented air valve, made in Korea by Lock & Lock.
The valve lets out the fermentation gases kimchi releases as it ages in the fridge, while keeping outside air from getting in.
That gives kimchi a steady, controlled place to ferment at an even, slow pace. The moisture stays locked in, and that crunchy, fresh-cabbage bite lasts much longer.
The stainless steel won't stain or absorb smells, so clean-up is easy. The silicone-lined lid keeps it leak-proof, even for watery mul-kimchi (물김치), and the clear lid lets you check on your kimchi without opening it.
If you eat or make kimchi regularly, it's worth having a container made just for it. Pick from a variety of sizes; how much kimchi each one holds is listed below.
Daniel's Take
Peel the sticker off the valve when it arrives, and you're set. The valve lets gas out on its own, so you never need to open or close it. To release gas by hand or to clean it, twist counter-clockwise, then clockwise to close.
Hand-wash only, no dishwasher! The heat will warp the lid.
So what's inside?
Made of 304 stainless steel (STS304J1) for the body, a clear PCTG lid, polypropylene (PP) clips and valve cap, a high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) handle, and silicone rubber seals.
Square sizes 2.4L (19.5 × 19.5 × 10.5 cm, about 1 napa cabbage) and 3L (19.5 × 19.5 × 12.5 cm, about 1).
Rectangle sizes 3L (26.8 × 19.2 × 10.7 cm, about 1 napa cabbage), 3.8L (26.8 × 19.2 × 12.8 cm, about 1½), 5.3L (30.2 × 22 × 13.2 cm, about 2), 6.3L (30.2 × 22 × 15.3 cm, about 2½), 7.6L (33.8 × 24.8 × 14.5 cm, about 3) and 9.8L (33.8 × 24.8 × 17.7 cm, about 3½). Cabbage counts are a guide and depend on cabbage size.
In the box One container in the size you choose. Made in South Korea by Lock & Lock.
Before first use Wash it with warm water, vinegar and dish soap mixed 2:1:1 using a soft sponge, dry it completely, and peel the sticker off the valve.
Good to know Hand-wash only, as the lid can warp in a dishwasher. Not for the microwave, oven or direct heat.
Customer Reviews
I have been looking for a good Kimchi container and finally found the perfect one! No more Kimchi flavor in my fridge. Works as described and the design fits nicely in my fridge! Thank you for the prompt and very early delivery!!
It's really expensive but so worth it if you want to make good kimchi. They also left notes on every product of my order on how to use (and store) it, which was so thoughtful and nice. I'll definitely order again.
Super quality, my first kimchi turned out absolutely perfect. I am very happy that I found Gochujar, best service and uncomplicated delivery. I will definitely purchase another container later.
Good quality and doesn't let any fermentation smells into the fridge. I also like that the lid is transparent. I think this is a worthwhile purchase especially if you love kimchi!
I’ve been making my Kimchi at home for years now and oh God what haven’t I tried, from glass jars to Korea made Kimchi plastic containers, the smell will always make it to the all other foods in my fridge, but this container keeps the kimchi fresh, completely sealed (I traveled for 4 hours taking one with me!) that even the smell doesn’t leak!
[Lock & Lock] Breathing Kimchi Containers - Stainless Steel[락앤락] 숨쉬는 스텐 김치통
Kimchi that stays crunchy for longer
Lock & Lock's Breathing Kimchi Containers help kimchi ferment at an even, steady pace, so it stays juicy and fresh-tasting instead of turning sour too fast.
Every lid comes with Lock & Lock's patented Breathing Valve™, and the body is Korean 304 stainless steel that won't stain or hold on to smells.
Korean 304 stainless steel
Made with premium stainless steel (type 304), the container won't stain or soak up smells, even after years of kimchi. Clean-up is quick and simple.
The patented Breathing Valve™
The valve lets fermentation gases escape, while keeping outside air from getting in.
There's nothing to open or close. In its normal (closed) position, it releases built-up gas all by itself.
Why does kimchi need to breathe?
As kimchi ferments, it releases gases. Left trapped inside, those gases speed fermentation up, so the look and taste change quickly.
Let them out, and kimchi ferments evenly in a steady environment. It stays juicier, keeps more of its probiotics and holds on to that fresh, crunchy bite for much longer.
Before your first batch
Peel the factory sticker off the air valve. That's it: there's nothing more to do, and the valve takes care of itself from there.
Want to let gas out by hand, or open the valve for washing? Twist it counter-clockwise. To put it back in its normal (closed) position, turn it clockwise until it locks into place.
Hand-wash only. Never put it in the dishwasher: the heat will warp the lid.
Snap-on wings, silicone-lined lid
Sturdy snap-on wings lock the lid firmly in place.
The silicone seal keeps it leak-proof, so it's made for every kind of kimchi, even watery mul-kimchi (물김치).
A clear lid
Check on your kimchi at a glance, without opening the lid.
A dome-shaped lid
Compared with a flat lid, the dome fits more kimchi. It's especially handy for big batches of radish kimchi or chonggak (ponytail radish) kimchi.
Large, sturdy handles
Built to last, the handles make it easy to carry a heavy load of kimchi in and out of the fridge.
Everything at a glance
Premium 304 stainless steel, a 99% antibacterial silicone seal, the patented Breathing Valve™, lids that snap open and shut with ease, and a durable, leak-proof build.
Eight sizes, one for every batch
From a 2.4L square that holds about one napa cabbage's worth of kimchi to a 9.8L rectangle for about three and a half. Pick the one that fits your fridge and the way you make kimchi.
Sizes and capacity
Square: 2.4L and 3L.
Rectangle: 3L, 3.8L, 5.3L, 6.3L, 7.6L and 9.8L.
Dimensions are width × depth × height.
Cabbage counts are a guide: how much fits depends on the size of your cabbages.
Choose a sizeEvery size, up close
Materials
Lock & Lock Breathing Kimchi Container, Stainless Steel
Body: stainless steel (STS304J1). Lid: polycyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate glycol (PCTG). Clips and valve cap: polypropylene (PP). Handle: high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). Lid seal and valve seal: silicone rubber.
Made in Korea by Lock & Lock (락앤락)
Original label (Korean)
Real Product Photos
Straight from Korea
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