KNEADACE Sourdough Starter Jar With Date Marked Feeding Band, Thermometer, Sourdough Jar Scraper, Sourdough Container Sewn Cloth Cover & Metal Lid, Sourdough Starter Kit

I recently delved into the world of sourdough baking and purchased this starter kit. Overall, I'm quite pleased with the set, especially the jar and the under-neck design, which makes handling the starter a breeze. The elastic feeding day band is a thoughtful addition that helps keep track of the feeding schedule, and the thermometer provides mostly accurate readings. However, the spatula left me a bit disappointed. Its short length becomes a hindrance when scraping the bottom of the jar to mix the starter. I found myself getting starter on my knuckles during the feeding process. If only the spatula had a longer handle, it would have been a perfect addition to the kit. I ended up resorting to one of my old spatulas for a more comfortable mixing experience. Despite this minor setback, I still appreciate the overall quality of the kit. The jar, thermometer, stretchy lid, and band all contribute to a successful sourdough baking experience. For anyone starting their sourdough journey, this kit is a solid choice, with the potential for a 5-star rating if the spatula gets an upgrade.

Great value. Easy to clean. Very sturdy.

At time of purchase, I was a total newbie. I've now been working with this starter for over a year, and learned a lot along the way. And the wonderful thing is my starter is just getting stronger all the time. At first, even if it looked fluffy in the jar, my dough was always wet and hard to handle. Now, I can shape it just like those annoying people on the YouTube videos do. I feel that it started really getting stronger when I began putting it in the fridge. Now, I use the starter I need and then put the jar with its screwtop lid in the fridge. The night before I want to use it again, I take it out, give it a "snack" without discarding anything, and leave it on the warming mat (I bought a seed tray warming mat) with the muslin top overnight. Then I feed in the morning (probably without discarding), use when ripe (usually around 4 hours) and put the jar back in the fridge. I usually feed it a little every 2 weeks, but this allows me to avoid the "feed everyday" panic if you keep it at room temperature. I've settled on a starter feeding mix of 1/2 all purpose and 1/2 whole wheat with a bit of rye, and a dough mix of 400g bread flour, 100g whole wheat and 50g rye with 390.5g water and 11g salt. I made 2 loaves this time (splitting into two bowls) and will freeze one. I also use the starter in my regular whole wheat breads (100g starter replacing 50g each of the flour and water in the recipe). Because I'm often making 2 loaves at a time, I bought a larger starter jar, but very happy I bought this kit to begin with.

Great product! Just started my sourdough journey. The only thing I don’t quite love is how narrow it is, hard to mix and not make a mess around the glass while mixing and removing discard. But overall it works great, I like the cloth top that allows sourdough to breathe but doesn’t quite seal it. Highly recommend.

the jar arrived quickly & very securely packaged. it is Very well designed with many Cool features; it is glass of a generous size, so there are NO plastic leaching concerns, & round, so it is easy to use & clean. there is a ml scale printed on the side, along with the tare weight of the jar to make measurements easier, there is a last fed line next to the scale & an elasticized band with days of the week & times so you easily keep track of when it was fed, & that band can be placed at the level of the culture so you can see it's rise. the jar also includes a screw top for when you store your starter in the fridge, & an elasticized porous cloth cover so your culture doesn't dehydrate when the culture is 'proofing' on the counter. finally, the included spatula has a nice wooden handle. Also, there is a stick on thermometer strip, which is a handy touch. the Knead-ace sourdough starter jar is an excellent product, i already have a 2nd one on the way so i can split my starter into a rye flour based one in addition to my wheat based one, & i will recommend this product to my friends.

Putting a little more science (how much does the starter grow, temperature, etc) into my sourdough starter was a good thing. The container is a nice size (if you're a hobby baker like me), and I love the stirring spatula.

This is no ordinary sourdough starter jar. Not only is it beautiful and perfect for the task, but functional in lots of ways! For “starters” it has a temperature gauge on the jar allowing you to monitor the temperature of the starter. Secondly, the removable elastic ring allows you to keep track of the last time your starter was fed, and even the day of the week. The jar itself has helpful information printed on the jar. The weight of the empty jar, and lines for volume. And two different lids that make starter maintenance a breeze…a solid metal lid and a fabric lid with venting. And lastly, the solid spatula that’s included makes it a breeze! I can’t recommend this enough for someone learning to make sourdough starter, or a “seasoned” professional! The only thing I wish I had done was order two, making it easier to switch to a clean jar as needed.

It's a great size for putting into your refrigerator door for keeping your starter stored in your fridge. The problem is that you can't get your hand inside it and it's tall so the spatula barely reaches the bottom, and you can't get at the starter except straight on with the spatula. You can't twist your hand around to come at the starter at an angle to get it from underneath with the spatula. Then when it comes to cleaning it, well again, you can't get your hand in there. So it's usability is down to a zero for me. But I am taking responsibility for it because I should have realized that I wouldn't be able to get my hand in there or that I would even need to because the jar is so tall. It does give the measurements if you look for it. It's well made. It's well marked and it comes with everything it's supposed to. I can't complain about the quality at all. The reason I ordered it is because I already own the larger one. I just think it's not usable for the purpose advertised.

The product arrived in good condition and looks exactly like the photos. Its not too large but perfect for your starter. It’s really helpful to have the feeding band and the stick-on thermometer included. This is a solid product for both the sourdough novice and the experienced enthusiast. No regrets on our purchase!

After 3 weeks I already have a good starter, I am hoping it will get even better with time. And Meni from Kneadace has been so kind to give me tips to do even better. Thanks again

Very good quality, comes with walkthrough instructions. Most of all, excellent customer service. A real person answers your questions quickly and shares tips. Very professional. Rare these days.

The KneadAce Sourdough Starter Jar has been an absolute game-changer for my sourdough baking adventures! The date-marked feeding band and included thermometer have made it incredibly easy to track and maintain the health of my sourdough starter. The jar is thoughtfully designed, allowing for proper aeration and fermentation. It's the perfect size for storing and feeding my starter, and the included sourdough feeding guide has been incredibly helpful. If you're a sourdough enthusiast, the KneadAce Sourdough Starter Jar is a must-have tool for achieving consistent and delicious results. I highly recommend it!

Great to start and maintain my sourdough starter. Comes with everything you need.