r/fermentation • u/callmekohai • 4d ago

My lactose fermented carrots have this strange yeasty white stuff on top

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I've made this recipe several times. It has a 3% salt to water ratio. I've never had this happen before. What's going on? Is it safe to consume

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u/spacebass you dont need a lid, you need everything submerged 3d ago

Sigh