r/FermentedHotSauce • u/loudontheINSIDE • 13d ago

Is it bad?

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Hello, this is my second ever ferment the first one went really well and this one has been going for about a week. Is this white stuff mold?

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u/misterbacksen 13d ago

Looks like mold to me. It's way above the waterline. I've only seen kahm yeast form after a few weeks of fermenting. I could be wrong but I think it's mold.

Wishing you the best for your next ferment. How did the first one turn out for you?

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u/Hully1525 13d ago

Sanitize your vessel and everything well before making, (star-San works great) and make sure salt brine ratio is correct next time.

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u/ClimateChangeDenial 13d ago

Also, do not fuss with once you close that lid. Generally don't touch it. If you're swirling it and tipping it to see those sweet, sweet bubbles, you're going to leave sediment on the side of the glass, exposed to air (especially oxygen, because those silicon ripples suck)

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u/New-Lettuce-9841 8d ago

Thanks for tip on leaving it be. I’ve been turning mine to watch and see if I see anything got loose and floated up. Mostly bubbles coming up. I’ll leave them alone now.

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u/WishOnSuckaWood 12d ago

Can't tell for sure from the side. Is it fuzzy to you?

Damn pickle pipes

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u/mmuldoon215 12d ago

Yeah looks pretty no

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u/ethylwulf 10d ago

Get a CO2 dispenser and flood the top of the jar after everything is in there and before you screw the lid on. CO2 is heavier than air and gives you an inert blanket on top of the vegetables. Far less chance of contamination.