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    im looking to build up my glass storage jar collection for dried fruit and bottling etc
    is IKEA the best place to buy them from

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    Without doing a search, they would be my first port of call.
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    • #3
      They're fine for storing dried stuff but I didn't find the seal was good enough for bottling. You really do need to buy good quality for that (think Kilner etc).

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      • #4
        If memory serves me right, 1kea sell kilner jars...................Ikea Kilner Jars
        Last edited by Bigmallly; 22-02-2015, 09:53 PM.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
          If memory serves me right, 1kea sell kilner jars...................Search result - IKEA
          They may now but the ones I bought were a generic look a like which were nowhere near the same quality. Wasn't aware that IKEA sold any brand names but could well be out of date as don't go there unless there's something I really want. Looking at the link there's no evidence they're actual Kilner brand.
          Last edited by Alison; 22-02-2015, 09:55 PM.

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          • #6
            yes they were the ones I was looking at, same design as some Le Parfait I bought in France a long time ago
            they are not Kilner just Kilner type as far as I can see
            Last edited by Kier; 22-02-2015, 09:57 PM.

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            • #7
              Le Parfait are another good brand

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              • #8
                Kilner do not exist as a company, Rayware bought the patent and now produce the jar under the Kilner name.
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                • #9
                  The ones I bought at Ikea a couple of years ago did not seal well.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by greenishfing View Post
                    The ones I bought at Ikea a couple of years ago did not seal well.
                    Glad it's not just me, if you're going to try and bottle food then a perfect seal is essential.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                      Kilner do not exist as a company, Rayware bought the patent and now produce the jar under the Kilner name.
                      OK, didn't know that but it doesn't make any difference to the point I was making. Just because it looks a bit like something doesn't mean it's as good and a couple of us have experience indicating there is a problem. If people want to ignore hat then fine but it doesn't change the facts.

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                      • #12
                        Not as cheap as Ikea but wilko do genuine Kilner jars:

                        wilko.com - Kilner jar
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                        • #13
                          Lakeland also do a range of jars

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                          • #14
                            Wilco was my next port of call, when I have time I will look at IKEA ones carefully but thanks for the heads up, would have bought a load saved me an expensive mistake especialy as the doubt was seconded, good stuff alround

                            probably do some ikea testing and use some for dried fruit

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                            • #15
                              Clas Ohlsen also do some good jars. I use mine for making sloe port/gin or storing dehydrated food. I am not convinced the seal is fully airtight, but it's good enough for these uses.
                              http://mudandgluts.com - growing fruit and veg in suburbia

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