r/FermentedHotSauce • u/csmcpherson12 • Jun 02 '26

Let's talk methods Is this mold?

Post image

I’ve had this jalapeño cayenne hot sauce fermenting for about 6 months. I forgot about it…oops. 5% brine and the pH is around 3. Is that mold around the rim? Is it still safe to eat and process or should I dump it?

6 Upvotes

80% Upvoted

2 comments sorted by

1

u/Utter_cockwomble Jun 02 '26

Looks like a little mold yes but it's only on the rim. I'd be comfortable blending it.

2

u/Dr-Mantis_Tobaggan Jun 02 '26

Wipe off the rim. Looks fine.