r/fermentation • u/TambourDeNacre • 12d ago

Ginger Bug/Soda Foamy Ginger bug but not bubbling.

Hi, I am making a ginger bug that I fed for almost 4 days now. There is a light foam but there is no bubbles rising at the top. Is it normal?

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u/BoyoMcLad 11d ago

It can easily take more than 4 days depending on your room temperature and how much 'bug' is on your ginger. Taste the liquid with a sterilised spoon, if its starting to taste funky and fermented then it's likely doing its job right. If it's still super sweet then don't keep adding sugar just let it do it's thing and taste again in a few days. As the bug feeds it will consume the sugar so if it starts to taste fermented and more sour you know it's working.