{"product_id":"48mm-twist-top-lid-in-gold-single","title":"48mm Twist Top Lid in Gold (Single)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle lid size: 48mm twist top\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese lids fit various sauce bottles and jam jars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdinary jars purchased from the supermarket for products such as olives, sauces, and pickles from brands like IXL, HomeBrand, and Raguletto can be recycled for preserving use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor safe preserving, new lids are required to ensure a reliable seal and to achieve a vacuum during processing. Normal jars may not be suitable for this purpose because the seal on the lid can deteriorate due to acids in the food or long storage periods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing new lids overcomes this issue. The button on the \"Pop Top\" lids acts as a vacuum indicator; if the \"pop top\" does not remain down after cooling, the seal is not safe, and the product should be refrigerated and consumed soon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome lids do not have a \"Pop Top,\" but a successful vacuum seal can be identified by a slight concave appearance of the lid. If the seal is unsuccessful, the lid will appear flat. A simple test is to place a ruler on top of the lid: if it does not sit flush, the seal is good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote: While new lids help achieve a better seal, the jars are not heavy-duty preserving bottles made of tempered glass. Therefore, we recommend using twist top lids only for jams, sauces, pickles, and chutneys that require processing times of 10-15 minutes. Longer processing times and higher heat exposure may cause bottle breakages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany well-known products are sold in industry-standard size twist top jars. These sizes typically are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e38 mm lids to suit 32 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e48 mm lids to suit 40 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e53 mm lids to suit 46 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e58 mm lids to suit 50 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e63 mm lids to suit 57 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e70 mm lids to suit 64 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e83 mm lids to suit 76 mm openings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo determine the lid size you need, measure your old lids. Turn the lid over and measure from the inside edge across the widest point to the inside edge on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlease note that the lid colors may vary and may not match the stock on hand. Lids are available in black, gold, or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bell Mason","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45904147644450,"sku":"BEL-48TT-GOLD","price":0.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0249\/7826\/files\/84614789-e302-4ce8-8576-848d4edb729c.jpg?v=1783498467","url":"https:\/\/ballmason.com.au\/products\/48mm-twist-top-lid-in-gold-single","provider":"Ball Mason Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}