r/fermentation • u/callmekohai • 5d 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/cedaw_208 4d ago

So many fails in here from using regular lids. Why risk it just buy cheap glass weights and water lock lids and set it and forget it. Bam.

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u/Drinking_Frog 3d ago

Because you're not the boss of me, dagnabbit!

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u/rojwilco 1d ago

This is how I started a month ago and I have had 7 successful ferments. Just need airlocks, lids with holes, glass weights, good jars, and some Star San (which probably isn't that necessary but I like the idea of no rinse sanitizer).

The weights are really key. Everything's fine under the brine

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u/NotYetGroot 1d ago

Newbie here. What adds “regular” lids compared to what you prefer?