Familia Wiss — Le Parfait

The Familia Wiss collection is Le Parfait's screw-top terrine and jar range and one of the best-sellers on AZ boutique. Recognisable by its metal screw lid, it is used for pâtés, rillettes and foie gras as well as for jams, dry food and everyday storage.

The Familia Wiss collection's specificity

Familia Wiss is the "screw-top" version of Le Parfait jars. Where the Super range uses a rubber gasket and a glass lid locked by a spring clip, Familia Wiss uses a metal screw cap on a slightly conical glass terrine. The conical shape makes it easy to unmould pâtés and terrines.

• Glass made in France since the 1930s (Le Parfait, Reims)
• Metal screw lid (82 mm or 100 mm depending on size)
• Conical shape that eases unmoulding of terrines and pâtés
• Alveolit gasket on recent jars for optimal sealing

The most popular pieces in the Familia Wiss collection

A few sizes account for most of the purchases on AZ boutique.

• Terrine 200 g + 82 mm lid: AZ boutique's best-selling piece, individual format ideal for foie gras, single-serve pâtés, rillettes
• Terrine 500 g + 100 mm lid: family format, the classic homemade country pâté size
• Terrine 1000 g + 100 mm lid: very large format for festive terrines and large pieces
• Screw-top jar 1 L + 100 mm lid: for fruit, vegetable preserves or dry food (rice, coffee, pasta)
• Screw-top jar 2 L + 100 mm lid: large storage size for pasta, rice, pulses, coffee

Choosing within the Familia Wiss collection

Why is the Familia Wiss collection well-known?

It is the French reference for jarring homemade pâtés, terrines and rillettes. The conical shape eases unmoulding and the screw cap simplifies sterilisation and storage. Familia Wiss is used at home as well as by charcutiers and small-scale preservers.

What is the difference between Familia Wiss and Super?

Both Le Parfait ranges are used for preserving, with two different systems. Super: glass lid + rubber gasket + spring clip (for jams, fruit in syrup, vegetables…). Familia Wiss: metal screw cap + conical glass terrine (ideal for pâtés, terrines, rillettes, foie gras). The lid diameter (82 or 100 mm) determines compatibility with gaskets and caps.

Which size should I start with?

To discover home preserving, start with the 200 g terrine + 82 mm lid: the individual format is ideal for first recipes (foie gras, rillettes, verrines). For regular family use, add the 500 g terrine + 100 mm lid. The 1 L and 2 L screw-top jars are for long-term dry-food storage.

Is the Familia Wiss collection dishwasher-safe?

Glass terrines and jars are dishwasher-safe. Metal caps are designed for sterilisation and repeated use, but Le Parfait recommends replacing the cap after each long-term canning cycle for an effective seal.

The Familia Wiss collection on AZ boutique

Discover the Familia Wiss collection by Le Parfait on AZ boutique, from the 200 g terrine to the 2 L screw-top jars. To complete your preserving kit, browse the Kitchenware and Cookware sections.

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