posted 12 years ago
Stainless steel is minimally reactive, but still reactive. Aluminum is definitely reactive. I wouldn't advise any metal if it has long-term contact with the ferment (a stirring spoon is excepted). Same thing with plastic. The acids break it down and it gets in the food.
Your best materials are lead-free ceramic or glass.
--Wardeh ('Wardee') Harmon
GNOWFGLINS -- Enjoying "God's Natural, Organic, Whole Foods, Grown Locally, In Season"
Author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods"