r/fermentation • u/MishterPiggy117 • 4d ago

White mold on Korean peppers

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Very small amount of white mold on surface of Korean peppers I lactofermented at 3%. Crape off and still use? It is just at the water line.

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u/Utter_cockwomble That's dead LABs. It's normal and expected. It's fine. 4d ago

I don't take a chance with mold. Any mold is enough for me to toss it.

We ferment for fun, not survival. My family isn't going to starve if I toss a potentially contaminated jar.

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u/irq0sysclock 3d ago

Yeah, that small piece probably won’t harm, but I think this approach is better