[Lock & Lock] Breathable Stainless Steel Kimchi Containers (v2)

Crunchier Kimchi, No Fridge Smell [Lock & Lock] Breathable Stainless Steel Kimchi Containers (v2) Upgraded design Patented breathing valve POSCO STS 304 steel Dishwasher safe The Lock & Lock Breathable Stainless Steel Kimchi Container v2 (락앤락 숨쉬는 무연마 스텐 김치통) is the upgraded version of Lock & Lock's original stainless steel kimchi container. The biggest change is a breathing valve you open and close by hand, so you decide how your kimchi ferments. Kimchi is alive. While it ripens it gives off gas, and in an ordinary container that gas has nowhere to go. This new container was designed around that. A patented breathing valve on the lid lets fermentation gas out while keeping outside air from getting in, so your kimchi ripens evenly and stays crisp. Once it tastes just right, slide the valve shut and the smell stays sealed inside, not in your fridge. The body is Korea's POSCO STS 304 stainless steel, so it won't soak up kimchi's smell or red color. It's also finished without chemical polishing compound, so there's no black polishing residue to scrub off before you use it. The snap wings have been redesigned too. They're wider and easier to grip, snap open and shut with less effort, and lock the lid on tighter. The clear lid lets you check on your kimchi without opening it, and its domed shape leaves extra room on top, so whole cabbage kimchi goes in without being squashed. Pick a small square for everyday serving, or a big rectangle for whole-cabbage kimchi and kimjang batches. Daniel’s Take This is LocknLock's newest version of its breathable kimchi container, updated based on customer feedback from the previous model! The upgraded lid is now made from Ecozen® and is dishwasher-safe. You can also manually open or close the air valve depending on how fermented your kimchi is, giving you more control over the fermentation process. Common Questions: Q: How is this different from the original Breathing Kimchi Container? A: The v2 has three upgrades. You open and close the valve yourself, so you control how your kimchi ferments. The Ecozen lid is dishwasher-safe. And the redesigned snap wings are wider, easier to open and lock tighter. The original vents gas on its own with nothing to adjust, and its lid is hand-wash only. Both are compound-free, with a 304 stainless steel body and a clear dome lid. Note: Lock & Lock is a Korean company with factories in Korea and China. The original is made in Korea, and the v2 is made in their China factory. Q: Is it dishwasher-safe? A: Yes. The container and lid can go in the dishwasher at 80°C (176°F) or below. Put the lid on the top rack and skip high-heat settings like sanitize or heated dry. Q: Do I need to open and close the valve? A: Yes, it slides open and shut by hand. Keep it open while kimchi ripens so the gas can escape, then close it to lock the smell in. Q: How long should the valve stay open? A: For homemade kimchi, about the first month. For store-bought kimchi, about the first week. Then close it to keep the flavor fresh for longer. So what's inside? Materials Body: stainless steel (POSCO STS 304). Lid: Ecozen (PCT), BPA-free. Clips and valve cover: PP. Handle: HIPS. Lid and valve seals: silicone. Size Square: 2.8L and 3.4L. Rectangle: 3.0L, 3.7L, 4.0L, 5.0L and 9.2L. All in ivory. To use Open the valve while kimchi ripens, then close it once it tastes right. In the box One container with lid, in the size you choose. Made in China for Lock & Lock, Korea. To keep Wash before first use. The lid is dishwasher safe up to 80°C (176°F). Not for the microwave, oven or stovetop. Good to know New containers arrive with the valve closed. Make sure all four clips are locked before lifting it by the handle.