Bormioli Rocco Fido Square Jar with Blue Lid, 50-3/4-Ounce

I ordered this jar when I was worried that my previous jar was filling up too fast when I was feeding my sourdough starter for multiple loaves. The jar seems sturdy, and it has plenty of room for the starter to grow. The latched lid makes it easy to keep the top cracked open while the starter is expanding, but closes securely when I store it in my frig. This jar is functional, yet esthetically pleasing with the appealing blue lid. I recommend it!

This high-quality Italian-made jar is just beautiful. I bought it to store small amounts of natural yeast starter, and it is just the right size. It may not be big enough for some starters, though. Since I don't think I'll want more than 6 cups of starter at any one time, I think it will be just right for my purposes. There are other Bormioli jars which are bigger that may be better suited for some starters.I've uploaded some pictures, and one of them does show the 11" danish dough whisk. That does *not* mean the whisk comes with the jar; you're buying *only* the jar when you purchase this listing. I showed it with the whisk, though, to address the one reviewer who said it doesn't fit. Perhaps she was using the 14" danish dough whisk instead, because you can clearly see that my 11" whisk fits down into the jar without issue. I'll use it to stir the starter.When the lid is clasped shut, the jar is a little over 8 1/2" tall. It's a 4" square jar (with a round lid), but the clasp adds about 1 1/2" to one dimension; so realistically, it's 4" by about 5 1/2". The opening of the jar is just under 3 1/2" (ID). Plenty big enough to accommodate the 11" danish dough mixer, but definitely not big enough for the large whisk.The extremely tight-fitting lid with its gasket makes this jar suitable for storing any product that needs protection from bugs or moisture. For starters, the lid should be left ajar during certain times, to allow air in and gases to escape. It could be dangerous to close it up tightly when the gases need released.The jar comes "unassembled", as it were; you have to put the gasket on after you wash the jar. It's in the bottom of the jar during shipment and the lid is protected by a piece of paper with the Bormioli logo. The sticker on the lid is one that removes very easily and doesn't leave any sticky residue. You peel that off and wash and dry the jar and gasket and put the gasket on the lid. The metal mechanism wasn't centered, but it's movable so I just turned it a bit and it lined up to the center.Very nice product, and I'm sure I'll be buying more (I have 6 of the 2 liter jars for storing homemade dry baking mixes and they're great, too). I like that they're all square, since they take up less space that way. I'm a little bummed that I had to pay 3 dollars more than what it's selling for now, but it's okay. I think it's worth the money I paid since it is a sturdy jar that will undoubtedly last many years.

I love making home made ginger beer and this jar is perfect for storing the ginger bug in the fridge (the soda equivalent of a sourdough starter)Delivery on time (GREAT tracking app!)

i'm not gonna include a photo for squeamish folks, but i am a huge fan of animal anatomy. my best friend is a hunter and she gave me a deer heart and i bought this jar and 99% alcohol to preserve it in. looks very cool (to me, anyway) inside it and does not leak ever! which is very important.

Nice to receive good products these days. Costs always rising & tough to be pleased with the value of products. These continue to be a great choice. Excellent everytime! Solid craftmanship.I will continue to order these for my pantry.