I bought these to replace mesh and an elastic band covering a gallon jar for sprouting. I wish I had done this sooner. These are great. I also found another use for them by accident. I was using the green lid on a batch of alfalfa sprouts and nearby ripened bananas attracted fruit flies which in turn attached themselves to the green lid. I found that curious because fruit flies are not normally attracted to sprouts. I changed the lid to the blue one and washed the green lid and left it on the counter. The fruit flies were not interested in the blue lid at all. They went back to the green lid. As a test, I added some apple cider vinegar and a dash of dish soap to a small mason jar and attached the green lid. The fruit flies returned to the green lid and have now disappeared completely from my kitchen. They were on the lid but ventured down the centre opening and ended up in the vinegar. The green lid makes a great fruit fly trap!
You'll find tons of variations of sprouting lids online. Also, a lot of people will tell you to cut a screen and just make your own. I've tried all of that. Each option has its setbacks. If you make your own screen, it's going to turn some of your sprouts black. Other plastic lids either don't let the water out, have holes that are too wide and let some seeds out, or overall just don't drain well. So someone sat down and invented exactly the right thing that everyone needs. This is that invention. It solves all the problems you'll face with other lids. More than ecstatic about these.
Super happy!
I have used all sorts of sprouting devices - trays, sacks, and all sorts of mason jar lids. I was skeptical that these could be so good, but they are so well designed!
The indented spout in the middle, unlike my other mason jar lids, allows two miraculous things to happen – I can add water easily without it splashing off the lid, quite quickly I might add, and I can drain my seeds much more easily. Those two things combined have reduced my sprouting in rinsing time by about 80%.
Add to that, the inner indentation, combined with the little knobs around the top that keep the jar half an inch off the counter or sink floor when inverted, allow for better aeration. I no longer worry about mold. I’ve been using these new lids for about a month and I am ordering a second set. They are going to replace all of my other lids, which I am giving away.
Bought 1 set of these and a single yellow lid of a different brand for the sole purpose of growing broccoli sprouts in wide mouth 64 oz mason jars. Broccoli seeds did not fall through these (a couple got stuck, but were easily budged with a spray of water or a light tap with the handle of a butter knife). These lids are far superior to the yellow one. The design of these is awesome. Silicon liner rings FTW! I really like how on the inside of the lid, between the logo on the outside and one of the stands, easily indicates where the drain slit is, so when I tip them up to drain its simple to know which way to have the jars face (apologies, I'm struggling to easily describe this).
Very pleased with these sprouting lids with legs. I use with straight sided wide mouth 18 oz. mason jars and it is so easy to drain them. Very easy to add water thru the top center. They fit wide mouth mason jars perfectly. Draining is easy. Gasket easy to remove and rinse. Highly recommend. Photos show comparison with flat type lids.
Feature Product
- ONE SIZE FITS ALL: Masontops is the name to trust for Mason jar accessories. The Bean Screen's patented design designed to fit all Wide mouth Ball, Kerr and Bernardin mason jars, creating the perfect environment for growing super nutritious sprouts.
- GROWS ALL KINDS OF SPROUTS: The Bean Screen grows all types of densely nutritious sprouts, including broccoli, alfalfa, mustard, mung bean and more. Sprouts are loaded with vitamins, fibre and iron. Turn your wide mouth mason jars into sprout machines!
- MAXIMIZE AIRFLOW AND DRAINAGE: Bean Screens have pegs enabling your jas to stand on end for complete drainage, inhibiting spoilage. The faceted sides stop the jar from rolling and stabilize the growing environment as the jar rests on its side.
- INVERTED SPOUT FOR EASY RINSING: Bean Screens have an inverted spout, so rinsing is a cinch. The screens on other lids have to be unscrewed and removed, otherwise there's a lot of splashing. Been Screens never have to be removed at any stage of the sprouting process.
- MADE FROM BPA-FREE PLASTIC: The Bean Screen is made of BPA-free plastic with silicone sealing gaskets, so you can be sure it's totally food safe. You'll enjoy growing your own superfoods at home and know they're as healthy as can be!
Description
The Masontops Bean Screen screws onto the mouth of wide mouth Mason jars and is used for every step of the sprout growing process, from rinsing, draining to growing. The Bean Screen is the easiest and safest way to grow your own sprouts and has a unique design with simple features. RICH IN VITAMINS - Reap the nutritional benefits of vegetables in smaller, more concentrated forms by eating sprouts. Sprouts are loaded with fibre, vitamins and iron and have a refreshing earthy taste. Add sprouts to your salads and sandwiches to super-boost their nutritional properties. SAFE GROWING - Store bought sprouts are subject to bacteria and many shoppers are wary of this safety risk. Growing your own sprouts is the best way to ensure they're safe. The Bean Screen streamlines the process of growing sprouts for safe and healthy results. RINSE - The Bean Screen features an inverted spout for splash-free rinsing. Once your seeds and Bean Screen are added to your Mason jar, you can rinse your seeds and sprouts right through the lid. DRAIN - Proper drainage is an important safety step in the sprout growing process. The Bean Screen has unique pegs that allow you to leave the Mason jar upside down to maximize water drainage. GROW - Flat sides on the Bean Screen create an anti-roll design so your jar can be left on it's side for optimal airflow and growing. Air travels easily through the Bean Screen, while insects are kept out.
These work better than expected! I am new to sprouting and was using cheesecloth to cover and drain the jar. I was a little frustrated with this method, so decided to try one of these lids. WOW, what a difference! The dimple in the middle of the lid allows water to enter the jar quickly with no splashing, and the draining is fast and thorough. I'm impressed and highly recommend this product.
So I've been doing research on sprouts and how awesomely healthy they are! Sulfer a Fein. Look it up and you'll find that by growing these babies (broccoli sprouts have the highest amount) and consuming them you'll be doing your body a HUGE good! Anyway, I decided to give it a try. You don't even need a sunny window; keep them away from light! It's so easy as long as you don't forget to water morning and night. Anyone can do it. AND, did you know that you can freeze sprouts? So grow a bunch and then just freeze them for when you need them. I did try to eat them alone... they were a bit too earthy for me. But on Salads, Sandwiches and in Smoothies you won't even notice the taste AT ALL! A terrific and easy way to up your nutrients during all the cheating to be had the next couple mos of holidays! These lids would make fabulous gifts or stocking stuffers for the health conscious. Or maybe leave some sprouts out for Santa and his Reindeer. Maybe he'll leave you a bunch of sprouting seeds for Christmas!!! TRY IT; YOUR BODY WILL LIKE IT!
It’s crazy to be excited about a molded plastic product, but I have been using a different (and inferior) strainer for a while, and the contrast is stark. Here’s why I like it:
1. The pour spout does allow you to pour water in without splashing. I use water from my berkey, but it worked on the faucet as well.
2. The ventilation legs are a great idea.
3. Most important - there’s no water caught in the threads of the jar. I used to have to drain, partially unscrew, change the angle so water would empty, and then screw the thing back on. Now it’s lliterally, pour, swirl, and dump.
The only thing possible wrong is that I have no idea about the level of toxins in the plastic they use. There’s something a little bit ironic about sprouting organic mung beans in plastic. Wonder if they could make it in stainless steel....
I hope they give the designer a big, fat bonus. He/she actually looked at function of the part.
Will buy another set.
I have tried a number of screens and sprouting systems, and these mason jar sprouting lids are by far the best. They're very easy to use, easy to clean, and hassle free. The little feet are great for water drainage, and the only issue I have had is that tiny seeds can get stuck in the holes, but for the most part it isn't a problem.
In addition to sprouting, they work really well for tea! I cold brew hibiscus tea in half gallon mason jars, and these strain out the petals and pour quite well.
Don't bother reading the 1-Star reviews! They range from "Not Draining well" to "The seal is hard to put in" to "Caused mold". Every single one of these complaints are due to "User Error". I had never grown sprouts before buying these handy lids and have had a half dozen highly successful jars come out to date. I took the time to research the process before jumping in without any knowledge of the proper procedure. As for "Not draining well", the only time you may have this occur is the first couple of days. When the contents of the jar are still just seeds, you need to roll the jar horizontally to get the seeds to stick to the side of the jar and not fall down and block the drain holes. This could also be the reason for the mold complaint. Also, possible causes would be not rinsing twice a day as well as allowing the seeds to block drainage. As for the complaint that it is hard to put the seal in the lid... I walked into my living room and handed the lid and seal to my wife and asked her if she could put the seal in the lid for me. She handed it back to me with the seal in the lid in less than 3 seconds. She hadn't even seen the lid before then. Don't let these 1-Star reviews deter you... they work GREAT if used properly and they are VERY EASY to successfully use!!!
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