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Pickle Jars & Fermented Food Jars
Browse pickle jars and fermentation jars for pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, olives, relishes, and other preserved foods. Compare glass and plastic jars by material, capacity, shape, neck finish, closure, minimum order quantity, and manufacturing location. Always confirm end-use compatibility with the manufacturer before ordering.
Smooth 53-490 Straight Sided Flat Threaded Closure
9.6oz/283ml Clear Glass Straight-Sided Jar with Lug Finish, Food & Candle Jar for Honey, Jams, & Candles
49oz / 1.4L 110-400 PET Plastic Straight Sided Wide-Mouth Jar
27.2oz/805ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Straight-Sided Jar with 82mm Deep Lug Finish for Pickles, Honey, & Preserves
Ribbed 110-400 Straight Sided PP Cap, Continuous Thread (CT) Closure, Matte Top, Stacking
12.7oz/375ml Clear Glass Oval Honey Jar with Lug Finish for Honey, Nut Butter, & Specialty Foods
32oz / 946ml 70-400 PET Plastic Ribbed Round Wide-Mouth Jar
28.1oz/830ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Round Jar for Pickles, Nut Butter, Honey, & Condiments
Smooth 89-400 Straight Sided PP Cap, Continuous Thread (CT) Closure
16.7oz/495ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Round Jar with Lug Finish for Pickles, Nut Butter, Honey, & Condiments
128oz / 1 Gallon 110-400 PET Plastic Round Wide-Mouth Jar with Recessed Label Panel
16.8oz/497ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Straight-Sided Jar for Double Wick Candles, Pickles, Nut Butter, Honey, & Condiments
Ribbed 83-400 Straight Sided PP Cap, Continuous Thread (CT) Closure, Matte Top, Stacking
15.8oz/467ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Round Jar with Lug Finish for Pickles, Nut Butter, Honey, & Condiments
16oz / 473ml 89-400 PET Plastic Straight Sided Wide-Mouth Jar
14.2oz/420ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Square Jar with 70mm Deep Lug Finish for Artisanal Honey, Premium Preserves, & Gourmet Foods
Ribbed 89-400 Straight Sided PP Cap, Continuous Thread (CT) Closure, Matte Top, Stacking
11.9oz/351ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Round Jar with 83mm Deep Lug Finish for Artisanal Honey, Premium Preserves, & Jams
32oz / 946ml 89-400 PET Plastic Round Wide-Mouth Jar with Recessed Label Panel
9.7oz/288ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth French Square Jar with 63mm Deep Lug Finish for Artisanal Honey, Premium Preserves, & Gourmet Foods
32oz / 946ml 63-400 PET Plastic Square Jar with Recessed Diagonal Grip Panels
7.4oz/220ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth French Square Jar with 58mm Regular Lug Finish, Premium Food & Spice Jar for Honey, Pesto, & Seasonings
32oz / 946ml 70-400 PET Plastic Round Jar
20oz/577ml Clear Glass Wide-Mouth Squat Round Jar with Lug Finish for Pickles, Nut Butter, Honey, & Condiments
Jars & Containers for Pickles, Fermented Foods & Preserves
Pickle jars and fermentation jars include wide-mouth containers for pickled vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut, olives, relishes, preserves, and other fermented or preserved foods. Common formats include glass jars, PET and other plastic jars, round and square containers, and larger-capacity wide-mouth jars. Package selection depends on fill volume, product size, filling process, opening diameter, closure requirements, barrier performance, and processing conditions.
Common Pickle & Fermentation Jar Options:
- Glass Pickle Jars: Glass jars are available across a range of capacities and shapes for pickles, fermented vegetables, olives, relishes, and other preserved foods.
- Plastic Pickle Jars: PET and other plastic jars provide lightweight rigid packaging options in a range of sizes, shapes, and neck finishes.
- Wide-Mouth Jars: Wide openings can accommodate whole pickles, vegetables, and other larger food pieces while providing easier access during filling and use.
- Round & Square Jars: Round, square, and other jar profiles provide different shelf footprints, labeling surfaces, and capacity options.
- Large-Capacity Jars: Larger wide-mouth containers can be used for foodservice, bulk, and larger retail formats depending on the product and filling requirements.
- Caps, Lug Finishes & Seals: Glass pickle jars are commonly available with lug finishes designed for compatible twist-off lug caps, while other jars may use continuous-thread closures. Closure, liner, and sealing options should be selected based on the jar neck finish, filling process, and processing requirements.
Materials, Openings & Closures:
Compare pickle and fermentation jars in glass, PET, and other packaging materials. Opening diameter is particularly important for products containing whole or sliced vegetables. Glass food jars may use lug finishes with twist-off caps, while other containers use continuous-thread neck finishes and closures. The container, closure, and sealing system should be selected based on the intended product, filling method, processing conditions, barrier requirements, and shelf life. Products shown in this category may be suitable for one or more applications, but category placement does not guarantee compatibility with a specific product or filling process.
Compare pickle jars and fermentation containers by material, capacity, shape, opening size, neck finish, closure, and minimum order quantity. Request quotes, samples, or technical documents from jar manufacturers and suppliers. Container compatibility, closure fit, seal integrity, filling conditions, and processing requirements should be evaluated with the intended product before production.
FAQs
What jars are used for pickles?
Pickles are commonly packaged in wide-mouth glass or plastic jars. The appropriate jar depends on the product size, fill volume, filling process, opening diameter, closure system, processing conditions, and required package performance.
Why are wide-mouth jars used for pickles?
Wide-mouth jars provide a larger opening that can accommodate whole pickles, sliced vegetables, and other solid food pieces. The larger opening can also make filling and removing the product easier.
What jars are used for kimchi and sauerkraut?
Kimchi, sauerkraut, and other fermented vegetables can be packaged in glass or plastic wide-mouth containers. Container material, closure, sealing system, filling process, and the requirements of the specific fermented product should be evaluated before production.
What materials are used for pickle jars?
Pickle jars are available in glass, PET, and other plastic materials. Material selection depends on the product, filling and processing conditions, required barrier performance, closure system, package size, and intended shelf life.
Are plastic jars used for pickles?
Plastic jars can be used for some pickle and preserved-food applications. The selected material and complete packaging system should be evaluated for compatibility with the product, filling conditions, processing requirements, and intended shelf life.
What closures are used for pickle jars?
Glass pickle jars commonly use twist-off lug caps paired with compatible lug neck finishes, while other glass and plastic jars may use continuous-thread closures. The appropriate closure and sealing system depends on the jar neck finish, product, filling process, processing conditions, and required seal performance.