Cooking oil used for frying is worth keeping, and most kitchens handle it badly — poured back into a bottle with the residue, or left in the pan. A filter jar does it properly: the oil strains as it goes in, so the burnt crumbs that turn oil rancid and bitter are separated out, and what you store is clean enough to use again. At 1400ml it holds the contents of a frying pan comfortably, and the included scoop means you take out what you need without tipping a full jar. Ceramic is the right material for two reasons: it is heat resistant for warm oil, and it blocks light, which is what degrades stored oil fastest.
Specifications
| Capacity | 1400 ml |
| Material | Ceramic, heat resistant |
| Included | Scoop |
| Feature | Filter for straining used oil |
Buying guide
Let oil cool before pouring — not cold, but well below frying temperature, since very hot oil is dangerous to handle and can crack a cold vessel. Strain it while still slightly warm so it flows freely through the filter. Store the jar away from the hob and out of light. Reused oil has a limited life: if it smells bitter, smokes at a lower temperature than it used to, or has darkened noticeably, discard it rather than cooking with it. Wash the jar thoroughly between batches, since old residue taints fresh oil immediately.
How it compares
Against pouring oil back into a bottle, a filter jar removes the burnt residue that turns oil rancid. Against a clear glass jar, ceramic blocks the light that degrades oil, though you cannot see the level. For daily fresh oil use, a small cruet is the simpler choice.
Frequently asked questions
How hot can the oil be when I pour it?
Let it cool well below frying temperature - warm enough to flow through the filter, but never straight off the heat.
How many times can oil be reused?
Until it smells bitter, smokes at a lower temperature than before, or darkens noticeably. At that point discard it rather than cooking with it.
Why ceramic rather than glass?
It blocks light, which degrades stored oil faster than anything else. The trade-off is that you cannot see the level.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
Pairs well with
- 4 Piece Ceramic Cruet Set with Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper
- 4 Piece Kitchen Cruet Jar Set with Oil, Vinegar, Salt and Pepper
- Pumpkin Shaped Glass Storage Jar with Sealed Lid, 750ml to 2800ml
Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.
Last updated: 1 May 2026
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|---|---|
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
How hot can the oil be when I pour it?
Let it cool well below frying temperature - warm enough to flow through the filter, but never straight off the heat.
How many times can oil be reused?
Until it smells bitter, smokes at a lower temperature than before, or darkens noticeably. At that point discard it rather than cooking with it.
Why ceramic rather than glass?
It blocks light, which degrades stored oil faster than anything else. The trade-off is that you cannot see the level.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.