Lid for food jar

A lid for a food jar, comprising:

• a compartment, the compartment configured to hold an eating utensil, a food product, or a combination thereof;
• the compartment is formed in an upper surface of the lid;
• a sliding door, and the sliding door configured to slidably engage to the lid;
• wherein the compartment includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall, the first lateral wall is generally opposite of the second lateral wall, and the compartment is generally between the first lateral wall and the second lateral wall;
• the sliding door includes a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge, and the first lateral edge slidably engages to the first lateral wall, and the second lateral edge slidably engages to the second lateral wall;
• and
• the sliding door extends from the lid to open or reveal the compartment, and the sliding door retracts to the lid to cover or conceal the compartment.

A food jar, comprising:

• a lid for a food jar, comprising:
• a compartment;
• a sliding door;
• the sliding door configured to slidably engage to the lid;
• and
• the sliding door configured to extend from and retract to the lid;
• a stopper;
• a container comprising an opening and an interior configured to store a food item or beverage;
• the stopper configured to close the opening;
• and
• a lower opening of the lid configured to fit over a portion of the stopper or the container.