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How to prevent mold when fermenting vegetables

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how to prevent mold when fermenting vegetables

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there are some pictures of mold growing on pickles in this article by the fermentation podcast

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some fermenters will skim it off the top and eat what's under the brine. everything under the brine is in theory

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how to prevent mold when fermenting vegetables

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clean your vegetables. wash your tools and hands

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use the exact amount of salt the recipe calls for

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salt distribution

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make sure salt is evenly distributed in the cabbage when making sauerkraut. when making pickles make sure salt is completely

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table salt

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table salt has additives that make the ferment go bad. i recommend sea salt

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purified water

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purified water when fermenting vegetables. tap water contains chemicals like chlorine that harm bacteria

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keep veggies submerged under the brine

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october 10

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what's mold

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don't get mold confused

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what to do if you have mold

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there are many opinions on what to do if mold forms on your ferment. some people are really sensitive to mold and should avoid it completely

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this is what i do mold

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if mold forms inside the fermentation don't eat it. something is wrong

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more needs to be studied to provide a definitive answer

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use ingredients

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don't use old

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maintain hygiene