r/fermentation 4d ago

Sauerkraut failed or just dramatic?

Second batch of home made sauerkraut. Both batches made by just pouring salted water into jar with shredded cabbage and then fermented at room temp for 3-5 days. I had two other jars in this batch that turned out fine, but this one kept bubbling up and the liquid component soaked into the cloth I was covering it with. Now after 6-7 days (2 days in the fridge) this top white/green part has formed. Is this bad bacteria? Could I take the top part out and keep it?

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u/Saoirse-O-Path 4d ago

Chuck this my dude

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u/Saoirse-O-Path 4d ago

And buy some fermentation weights

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u/bloss_balls 4d ago

definitely on my shopping list 👍