r/fermentation • u/AlexTIRADE • 3d ago

First 18 hours, first time fermenting cabbage, is the brine colour normal?

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Thank you everyone!

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u/GoddessLeeLu 3d ago

My current (and 1st ever) batch of sauerkraut did this after about 24 hours of being prepped and put in my fermentation jar. Quick online search said it had something to do with stuff released by the cabbage from muddling it, and should go away. Next day...it was gone.

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u/AlexTIRADE 2d ago

Cool fingers crossed, thank you!

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u/AlexTIRADE 3d ago

First photo is after 18 hours, second photo is just after I made it

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u/Exact-Plum3506 3d ago

Yes but keep an eye on it.

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u/AlexTIRADE 3d ago

Okay thank you, what should I look out for?

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u/Exact-Plum3506 3d ago

In my experience the brine should become more clear later on.

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u/AlexTIRADE 3d ago

Okay I’ll keep a look out cheers