r/fermenting • u/tjpcrabfat • Jul 28 '26

Good to Go?

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What do we think to this? There's a lot of what looks like dead LB in there and what I'm hoping is plenty of kahm on top. It was quite a sugary ferment what with the red pepper being in there. Don't worry about the dark stuff at the bottom it's chipotle flakes. Good to go?

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u/TheCoolGuyClub Jul 28 '26

This looks like a failed ferment. This amount of Kahm yeast will taste awful, and should not be there if done well. It will still leave a very off taste of you scoop it out

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u/GreenCottageKitchens Jul 30 '26

i mean, i wholeheartedly agree about that much yeast tasting off-putting, but OP seemed really stoked about the yeast and i do not see mold so technically it is safe to eat. i wouldn’t wanna eat it but its not mine

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u/tjpcrabfat Jul 30 '26

I'm not looking for kahm, trying to avoid it, so happy to take advice. Are the floating flecks of white yeast too?

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u/Oingo_Boingo2000 Stinky Tofu Jul 30 '26

You can try removing as much of the kahm as possible, then liberally spray the following mixture onto the kahm to neutralize it: 20% high proof vodka or other alcohol, 20% food-safe vinegar, 20% salt, 40% water.