I fear so. But since it is my first harvest and I put a lot of work into it, I wanted to get a second opinion. Thanks.

by FluffyMountainUrchin

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  2. FluffyMountainUrchin

    I wanted to ferment some peppers to make hot sauce. I used the smaller glass jars with some cheesecloth and a rubber band to push everything under the brine but apparently some peppers surfaced due to the fermentation. I’m scared that the white parts are a health risk.

  3. Light_Lily_Moth

    Best spot to ask for this type of thing is on /r/fermentation

    Include your recipe. Anything outside of the brine should be tossed.

    In my non-expert opinion the white stuff – compare to kham yeast.

    With ferments, it’s important to use a strong enough brine, and also use your senses to toss anything that smells too funky. Also for a beginner, get comfortable doing ferments in the fridge so you can slowly notice how the taste changes so you know what is normal.

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