Product Description
The fine tradition of the Bormioli Rocco Group coincides with the very history of glass: the first glassworks was established in Parma in 1825. The company has always demonstrated a great drive to pioneer innovation: in machinery, materials and design. Over the years it has developed a special talent, that of combining time-honoured craftsmanship and the passion of master glassmakers with modern industrial processes. Bormioli Rocco is the leading company in its sector in Italy and a great ambassador of the Made in Italy label on international markets
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4765 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: preserving jars
- Brand: Bormioli Rocco
- Model: 357760MQ2321990
- Dimensions: 3.25" h x 3.00" w x 3.00" l, .45 pounds
Features
- Set of 12 preserving jars
- Capacity: 5-ounce
- Made in Italy
- Dishwasher safe
- A great gift idea
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
By Palimpsest
PROS:
These little canning jars are adorable and display your canned goods to advantage. I used them to can a jelly that includes tiny bits of red and green peppers suspended in a clear, hot-pepper jelly. I planned to give half the resulting jars to friends for gifts, and keep the remainder to serve to company. With their thinner, clearer glass sides and more elegant shape, the little jars were an instant ooh-ahh hit with my friends and fellow canning aficionados. I also think that the higher-quality bottling helped convince the receivers of the gifts that the jelly was tastier and more special.
Each jar holds approximately 3/4" cup of liquid (allowing for a 1/4" gap at the top of the bottle), which is just about the perfect size for gift giving.
CONS:
The jars are made in Italy and use one solid, 56mm-sized cap (not a ring and lid), which aren't generally available for replacement at a reasonable price. The bottles won't accept any standard USA-made bottle caps. After googling, I found two places that sell replacement lids for $2.25 for three lids, which translates to $9.00 + a generous shipping cost of $17 for a set of twelve caps. If you're planning to give all your bottles away, this isn't a show stopper. If, like me, you expect to re-use some or all of the bottles, then you just need to factor the lid-replacement costs and availability into your bottling budget. I decided, instead, to switch to the one-cup Leifheit decorative canning jars and replacement lids (both available on Amazon), which when I factored in the costs of bottles, lids, and shipping turned out to be a few cents less expensive than the Quattro Stagioni. They're also equally attractive for gift giving.
RATING: I removed one star due to the cost and variable availability of replacement lids.
UPDATE (2/12/2012): Amazon is currently carrying the replacement lids at a reasonable price. Since I don't know if this will continue to be the case, I'm leaving my rating as is. I would recommend that you buy the replacement lids at the same time you buy the jars.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
By Ginger, Bella & Mala's Mom
So...to first qualify myself. I've been canning for over 30 years - since I was able to walk & pick fruit/veggies from a garden. Historically, I've used ball jars with the 2-pc lids. So, that is my "expertise". I have never had experience canning with the single pc lid like these pretty jars had but I'm well versed with the english language & can read instructions pretty well. Anywho....over 50% of the lids didn't seal properly. The ones that did, only stayed sealed for a few days, and then popped. Too dang bad...these jars are meant to "sit there & look pretty", but don't expect much functional use from them. Will not buy again. They get 2 stars for looks & a big fat ZERO for functionality. Sorry~~
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
By Nikisue
I have used these jars when canning jams and find them to be superior in looks to most other jars I have seen and used. They make an elegant presentation all by themselves. That said, they are expensive. When canning one must feel sure that what we make and give to others is properly sealed and safe from harmful bacteria that can result from improper technique and sealing. And the USDA recommends jars that have a lid AND a ring, and these Bormioli (from Italy) jars do not use a ring. "Ball" jars which are American, use the lid and ring so I also use Ball jars. But these are just more elegant looking and have worked well overall. I will continue to use them. So far, 1 of of 8 jars that I've used has failed to seal but it doesn't mean the jar is defective, possibly I did not pack that particular one properly so I did not take away a star from my rating. It just happens sometimes no matter what kind of jar you use. There is a little slightly noticeable dot/indentation in the middle of this jar that you can press your finger to, to see if it is sealed. If you can push it down and it comes back up it is not sealed. If it cannot be pressed in and is slightly indented, it likely has the proper seal. My only other problem was one jar lid was so tight after sealing that I had to hit it multiple times with the end of a butter knife, against the counter, and finally put it upside down in a hot water bath to be able to unscrew it. I am pretty strong and rarely have issues getting jars open so that was exceptionally tough. I may have tightened it a little too much before I processed it but I don't really know for sure, so again, I couldn't take one star away.
A note of caution, one reviewer of the 8oz Bormioli jars said she did not boil the jars after she filled them, simply inverted them and they sealed when cooled. I would not recommend doing that. Boiling them after filling is an important part of the process. If you Google "USDA Food Canning Guidelines" you can read about how to properly can jams and many other foods. I would recommend it to anyone who has never seen it whether you're a newbie or have been doing it for years. I learned a lot and probably would not eat someone else's home canned foods unless I felt pretty comfortable that they are familiar with proper canning techniques. The bacteria & resulting illnesses that can result from improper canning methods are nothing to play with.
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