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Jars & Canisters

Page Contents:
-Glass Storage & Canning Jars
     with Lightning Closures

-Replacement Seals (Gaskets)
-Metal Canisters
-Acrylic Canisters
-Labels
-Canning Jar Lids
-How to use Le Parfait Jars for Canning

Related Pages:
-Jar Openers
-Glass Bottles
-Bottle Stoppers
-Oil & Vinegar Bottles
-Coffee Storage
-Tea Storage
-Fantes.com Main Page

Glass in different shades of green results naturally from iron impurities in the sand when just the basic ingredients (sand, soda, & lime) are used.

Lightning closures have a clasp or toggle and use a neck tie-wire, a lever wire, and a gasketed lid to make containers airtight. This is especially effective for carbonated beverage bottles and for canning (or storage) jars. Also known as "bail tops".

TIP:To prevent chipping on glass rims and lids with lightning closures, hold down the lid with one hand while unclasping or clasping the lightning closure (the clasp or toggle) with the other hand, when you open and close the lid on the glass storage jars .

Airtight storage can be maintained by keeping clean the rim of the jar or bottle and the sealing ring or stopper.

Sealing gaskets from storage jars should be washed frequently to keep them free of matter that will prevent a good seal. Rubber gaskets used for canning should be new.

Corks (from tree bark) make a good airtight seal when wet. Bottled wine, for example,  should be stored on its side to keep the wine in constant contact with the cork.

(Read more about Glass Bottles at: www.blm.gov/historic_bottles/index.htm)

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fido glass storage jar Fido Glass Storage Jar, 0.5 Liter

$4.99
#5621


1/2 liter capacity,
4" high,
4-1/4" square
Rounded corners
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Storage Jar, 1 Liter

$5.99
#5627


1 liter capacity,
6-3/8" high,
4" square
Rounded corners
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Storage Jar, 1.5 Liter

$6.99
#5603


1-1/2 liter capacity,
8-5/8" high,
4" square
Rounded corners
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Storage Jar, 2 Liter

$7.99
#5604


2 liter capacity,
8-1/2" high,
5" square
Rounded corners
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Storage Jar, 3.0 Liter

$9.99
#5605


3 liter capacity,
9-1/2" high,
5-1/4" square
Rounded corners
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Round Storage Jar, 4 Liter

$10.99
#5606


Round design,
4 liter capacity,
11" high,
6-1/2" round
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
Fido Glass Round Storage Jar, 5 Liter

$11.99
#5607


Round design,
5 liter capacity,
11" high,
7" round
Rubber gasket for airtight seal
Metal locking mechanism
Not for canning use
Dishwasher safe
Opening 3-3/8" inside diameter
made in italy Made in Italy
1.5 liter le parfait super canning jar Le Parfait Super Canning Jar, 1.5 L

$7.99
#10941

53 fluid ounce capacity,
8.8" high,
4.25" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)
200 g le parfait super canning terrine Le Parfait Super Canning Terrine, 200 G

$4.49
#10901

9 fluid ounce capacity,
3.4" high,
3.25" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)
350 g le parfait super canning terrine Le Parfait Super Canning Terrine, 350 G

$4.99
#10902

15 fluid ounce capacity,
3.8" high,
3.8" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)
500 g le parfait super canning terrine Le Parfait Super Canning Terrine, 500 G

$6.49
#10904

21 fluid ounce capacity,
4.2" high,
4.5" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)
750 g le parfait super canning terrine Le Parfait Super Canning Terrine, 750 G

$6.99
#10905

30 fluid ounce capacity,
5.25" high,
4.4" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)
1000 g le parfait super canning terrine Le Parfait Super Canning Terrine, 1000 G

$7.99
#10906

38 fluid ounce capacity,
6.6" high,
4.4" wide
made in france Made in France
(Canning instructions for Le Parfait jars)

replacement rubber gaskets for glass jars Replacement Gaskets for Glass Jars, 4/Pk

$2.49
#6177


94mm (3-11/16") outside diameter,
68mm (2-21/32") inside diameter,
2.5mm (3/32")  thick
Rubber
made in china Made in China
If used with jars made for canning, replace gasket at every new canning.
Wash the jar gasket often to keep it flexible.
le parfait jar gaskets Le Parfait Gaskets, 10-Pk for 100mm

$6.49
#10958

105mm (4-1/8") outside diameter,
82mm (3-7/32") inside diameter,
2.5mm (3/32") thick,
Fits 500, and 100 ml terrines,
Fits 3.0 L jars,
With a 100mm (3-7/8") mouth (inside measure)
made in italy Imported from Italy
If used with jars made for canning, replace gasket at every new canning.
Wash the jar gasket often to keep it flexible.
Le Parfait Gaskets, 10-Pk for 85mm

$5.49
#10957

90mm (3-1/2") outside diameter,
68.5mm (2-11/16" inside diameter,
2.5mm (3/32") thick,
Fits 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 liter jars,
Fits 350 ml terrine,
With an 85mm (3-5/16") mouth (inside measure),
Also fits Fido glass jars
made in italy Imported from Italy
If used with jars made for canning, replace gasket at every new canning.
Wash the jar gasket often to keep it flexible.
Le Parfait Gaskets, 10-Pk for 70mm

$4.99
#10955

80mm (3-1/8") outside diameter,
57mm (2-7/32") inside diameter,
2.5mm (3/32") thick,
Fits 125ml and 200ml terrines,
With a 70mm (2-3/4") mouth (inside measure)
made in italy Imported from Italy
If used with jars made for canning, replace gasket at every new canning.
Wash the jar gasket often to keep it flexible.

2.5 gal glass storage jar

round glass jar with metal lid
Round Glass Jar With Metal Lid, 1.5 Gal

$21.99
#10980


1.5 gallon capacity,
8-1/2" high,
10-5/8" to top of lid,
8-3/4" round,
5-5/8" opening
Airtight lid with silicone gasket,
Made in USA Glass made in USA
Round Glass Jar With Metal Lid, 2.0 Gal

$23.99
#10981


2 gallon capacity,
10" high,
11-1/2" to top of lid,
8-3/4" round,
5-5/8" opening
Airtight lid with silicone gasket,
Made in USA Glass made in USA
Round Glass Jar With Metal Lid, 2.5 Gal

$27.99
#10982


2-1/2 gallon capacity,
12" high,
13-1/4 to top of lid,
8-1/2" round,
Airtight lid with silicone gasket,
Made in USA Glass made in USA
square glass canisters with labels Square Glass Canister With Label, 43 Oz.

$7.99
#6688

43 oz capacity,
6" high,
4.4" square,
Plastic seal not airtight,
Heavy glass,
Metal label holder,
Some labels included,
made in china Made in China
Square Glass Canister With Label, 58 Oz.

$9.99
#6689

58 oz capacity,
7.5" high,
4.4" square,
Plastic seal not airtight,
Heavy glass,
Metal label holder,
Some labels included,
made in china Made in China
Square Glass Canister With Label, 75 Oz.

$10.99
#6690

75 oz capacity,
9" high,
4.4" square,
Plastic seal not airtight,
Heavy glass,
Metal label holder,
Some labels included,
made in china Made in China
1 liter round green glass caniser with wood spoon 1L Green Glass Canister With Wood Spoon

$10.99
#25005

33 oz capacity,
6.6" high to lip,
4" diameter,
4.6" at its widest,
2.6" top opening,
0.75" thick cork,
5.5" long wood spoon
made in spain Made in Spain

studio steel 4 qt canister Studio Steel Canister, 4 Qt

$16.99
#77147


4 qt capacity,
8" high,
6-3/4" diameter,
6-1/4" bottom diameter,
Tight fitting lid,
For dry ingredients only,
Lacquered brushed steel,
Hand clean,
Keep away from oil and grease
made in india Made in India
studio steel 4-pc canister set Studio Steel 4-Pc Canister Set

$39.99
#77144


4, 2, 1-1/2 and 1 qt capacities,
4-3/4" to 8" high,
3-1/2" to 6-1/4" bottom diameters,
Tight fitting lid,
For dry ingredients only,
Lacquered brushed steel,
Hand clean,
Keep away from oil and grease
made in india Made in India
copper and brass 4-pc canister set Copper and Brass 4-Pc Canister Set

$69.99
#120911


4, 2-3/4, 1-1/2 and 1 qt capacities,
5-1/4" to 8-1/2" high,
3-1/2" to 6-1/2" bottom diameters,
4" to 7-1/4" top diameters,
Solid hammered copper,
Brass handles,
Nickel plated interiors,
Lacquered to resist tarnish,
Tight fitting lids,
Hand clean
made in india Made in India

zak stackable acrylic canister, kiwi green 1 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Kiwi Green 1 Qt

$9.99
#14272

1 qt capacity,
4" high,
4.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China
zak stackable acrylic canister, magenta 1 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Magenta 1 Qt

$9.99
#15053

1 qt capacity,
4" high,
4.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China
zak stackable acrylic canister, kiwi green 1.5 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Kiwi Green 1.5Qt

$13.99
#14271

1.5 qt capacity,
6" high,
6.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China
zak stackable acrylic canister, orange 1.5 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Orange 1.5 Qt

$13.99
#15052

1.5 qt capacity,
6" high,
6.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China
zak stackable acrylic canister, kiwi green 2.5 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Kiwi Green 2.5 qt

$19.99
#14270

2.5 qt capacity,
8" high,
8.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China
zak stackable acrylic canister, red 2.5 qt Zak Stackable Acrylic Canister, Red 2.5 Qt

$19.99
#15051

2.5 qt capacity,
8" high,
8.5" to top of knob,
4.75" square,
Stackable,
Silicone gasket under lid,
Acrylic
made in china Made in China

set of 20 decorative coated labels Decorative Labels,  Set of 20

$2.99
#4791


8 oval labels,
2-7/8 x 1-5/8",
12 oval labels,
2-1/4 x 1",
Peel and apply,
Coated surface,
Use a permanent marker for best results
Made in USA Made in USA
chutney green canning labels Chutney Green Canning Labels, 18-Pk

$3.29
#4794


Nine 2-5/8" round labels,
Nine 2-1/4 x 1-1/4" oval labels,
Self adhesive,
Approx 1-1/4" center area available for writing
made in canada Made in Canada
berries blue canning labels, 18-pk Berries Blue Canning Labels, 18-Pk

$3.29
#4792

Nine 2-5/8" round labels,
Nine 2-1/4 x 1-1/4" oval labels,
Self adhesive,
Approx 1-1/4" center area available for writing
made in canada Made in Canada
veggies orange canning labels, 18-pk Veggies Orange Canning Labels, 18-Pk

$3.29
#4797

Nine 2-5/8" round labels,
Nine 2-1/4 x 1-1/4" oval labels,
Self adhesive,
Approx 1-1/4" center area available for writing
made in canada Made in Canada
adhesive jar labels, set of 48 Adhesive Jar Labels, Set of 48

$4.99
#3790

1.6" round,
1.5" square,
Assorted colors and styles
Self adhesive
made in china Made in China

reusable plastic storage lids for mason and canning jars Ball Reusable Plastic Storage Caps, Regular-Mouth

$3.99
#11021

Set of 8,
2-3/4" diameter,
Dishwasher safe,
Not intended for processing
Made in USA Made in USA
Ball Reusable Plastic Storage Caps, Wide-Mouth

$4.19
#11022

Set of 8,
3-1/2" diameter,
Dishwasher safe,
Not intended for processing
Made in USA Made in USA
canning jar lids Ball Regular Mouth Canning Jar Lids

$1.99
#10995

12 lids,
Use with regular mouth bands,
Bands not included,
Fits all regular mouth mason home canning jars
Made in USA Made in USA
Ball Wide Mouth Canning Jar Lids

$2.99
#11442

12 dome lids,
Use with wide mouth bands,
Bands not included,
Fits all wide mouth mason home canning jars
Made in USA Made in USA
lids with bands for mason home canning jars Ball Regular Mouth Canning Jar Lids With Bands

$4.29
#10994

12 lids with bands,
Fits all regular mouth mason home canning jars
Made in USA Made in USA
Ball Wide Mouth Canning Jar Lids With Bands

$5.99
#12756

12 lids with bands,
Fits all wide mouth mason home canning jars
Made in USA Made in USA

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Le Parfait - France

How to Use Le Parfait Super Canning Jars

There are many recipes for canning available. Find one for your favorite ingredients, check the amount of prep work required, and the time required in a pressure cooker for sterilization.


1. Before canning, wash your Le Parfait jars with soap and hot water with a sponge, or in a dishwasher. As an extra precaution, include a tablespoon of bleach for every quart of wash water. Do not use scouring pads. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry.

2. Fill the jar to the Max fill line indicated on the jars.

3. To ensure a proper seal, use a clean, new Le Parfait seal (gasket). Dip the rubber seal in boiling water before fitting it onto the lid. Make sure the jar rim, and surfaces that will be in contact with the seal, are clean.

4. Place a clean dishtowel at the bottom of your pressure cooker in order to avoid contact between the jars and the metal. Fill with hot water and place on the stove.

5. As the water comes to a boil, carefully, safely, and completely immerse the jars upright in the water. Fill empty spaces between jars with other open glass jars. For proper sterilization, the jars must be totally covered, with about an inch of water above them.

6. Close the pressure cooker, and start timing according to your recipe, beginning when the valve starts letting out steam.

7. When the time is up, remove it from the heat source and allow it to cool on its own. Do not force rapid cooling: do not let out pressure, and do not douse with, nor dip in, cold water, nor use any other rapid cooling methods.

8. Once cool, open the lid, remove the jars, and store them in a cool, dry, dark place.

9. When the jars have cooled down completely, in a day or so, check that the vacuum in the jars is intact by releasing the levers. The lids should remain stuck to the jars. Loose lids are the result of incorrect filling (too much or too little), sterilization time was too short or at too low a pressure, debris on the jar rim may have compromised the seal, or an old or misfit seal (gasket) was used.

10. Keep the levers loose by not re-engaging them. Keep the jars in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, until you're ready to use them.

11. Before opening a jar, check that the lid is not loose, to make sure there is still a vacuum. (Do not consume the contents if the jar has lost its vacuum.)

12. Pull the rubber tab of the seal to allow some air into the jar, thereby releasing the vacuum and allowing the lid to topen. Enjoy!

le parfait "super" bocaux - storage and canning jars
le parfait "super" terrines - canning and storage jars

"Super" is a brand name of Le Parfait canning jars, made in France
(See Le Parfait's canning instructions on Flash Video)

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