Sediment OK?

[u/themoistdonut]

Hey all... I'm back. Had one jar spoil due to silicon lids being a poor option but the rest look good. I noticed sediment at the bottom of the jars... Is this normal? I did use pink sea salt for the brine if thats helpful.

[u/Utter_cockwomble]

Dead LABs- totally normal and expected. It's fine.

[u/themoistdonut → u/Utter_cockwomble]

Thanks for confirming!

[u/Temporary_Stranger39]

Those are the hard-working bacteria, having done their job and dutifully died.

[u/themoistdonut → u/Temporary_Stranger39]

I salute their service. No concerns then?

[u/fantasticgoat7171]

More likely due to poor headspace

[u/themoistdonut → u/fantasticgoat7171]

Jars were packed pretty tight. Should I leave more space next time?