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300ml Square Honey Jars with Black Metal Lids
300ml Square Honey Jars with Black Metal Lids
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Modern Boutique Look for Your Honey
Most honey jars look the same: hexagonal or round, gold or silver lid, traditional design. The 300ml Square Glass Honey Jar with Black Metal Lid looks completely different, and that's the point. The modern square silhouette paired with a striking black twist-on lid creates a contemporary, gourmet, boutique aesthetic that stands out on farmers market tables, gift shop shelves, and modern kitchen pantries.
Sold by the carton of 18 jars, this is genuinely exceptional value for premium glass packaging. Each jar holds 300ml by volume (approximately 400g of honey by weight), the ideal gift-and-retail size for boutique honey brands, farmers market sellers, wedding planners, and home harvesters.
Why Choose Square Over Hexagonal or Round?
Hexagonal jars feel traditional and artisan, round jars feel classic and familiar, square jars feel modern and gourmet, the look seen on high-end boutique condiments and stylish food brands. The flat sides display labels beautifully with no wraparound distortion, and square jars stack and pack more efficiently than round shapes.
Why Does the Black Lid Make Such a Difference?
Most honey jars use gold or silver lids that blend into a crowded shelf. Black creates striking contrast against honey's warm amber-gold, making the product immediately eye-catching in retail settings and photographing beautifully for Instagram and TikTok. Modern gourmet brands consistently choose dark lids because they read as premium and design-led.
How Much Honey Does Each Jar Hold?
Each jar holds 300ml by volume, but since honey is denser than water, expect approximately 400 to 420 grams depending on variety, lighter honeys like clover sit lower, heavier honeys like ironbark or jarrah pack in more. 400g per jar is a safe working assumption for retail pricing.
Carton Sizing
Sold by the carton of 18, ideal for bottling a backyard harvest, wedding favours, restocking a market stall, cafe wholesale orders, or building multi-flavour tasting packs.
Why Glass Beats Plastic
Glass is non-reactive and food-safe, preserves flavour, is reusable for years, and shows off honey's natural amber colour without the scratching or warping plastic suffers over time.
Sterilising Before Filling
Even new jars should be sterilised first. Submerge in boiling water for 10 minutes, oven-heat at 120°C for 15 minutes, or use a dishwasher sanitise cycle, then cool completely before filling.
What If My Honey Crystallises?
Crystallisation is natural and a sign of quality. Re-liquify with a warm water bath at 35 to 40°C, stirring occasionally, remove the metal lid first to release pressure safely, and never microwave or exceed 40°C.
Specifications
- Capacity: 300ml volume (≈400 to 420g of honey by weight)
- Shape: Square, modern, market-ready, stacks neatly
- Material: Clear food-grade glass
- Lid: Black twist-on metal lid, airtight
- Pack: Carton of 18 jars with matching lids
How much honey does each square jar hold?
Each jar holds 300ml by volume, approximately 400 to 420 grams of honey by weight depending on the honey variety.
How many jars come in a carton?
Jars are sold by the carton of 18, each with a matching black metal twist-on lid included.
Why choose a square jar over a round or hexagonal one?
Square jars give a modern, gourmet look, display labels without wraparound distortion, and stack and pack more efficiently than round shapes.
Why does the jar have a black lid instead of gold or silver?
Black creates striking contrast against honey's amber colour, making the jar stand out on shelves and photograph well for social media.
What material are the jars made from?
Clear food-grade glass, which is non-reactive, preserves flavour, and is reusable for years without scratching or warping.
Do I need to sterilise the jars before filling?
Yes, even new jars should be sterilised first. Boil for 10 minutes, oven-heat at 120°C for 15 minutes, or use a dishwasher sanitise cycle.
What if my honey crystallises in the jar?
Crystallisation is natural. Re-liquify with a warm water bath at 35 to 40°C, remove the metal lid first, and never microwave or exceed 40°C.
Are these jars suitable for gifts and events?
Yes, the carton size works well for wedding favours, corporate gifts, and multi-flavour tasting packs for events and markets.
Can these jars be reused?
Yes, the glass jars can be washed and reused indefinitely once the original honey has been used.
What labels fit this jar?
Round, square, and front-and-back labels all work well on the flat sides of the square jar design.
