Vent: My bokashi bin got moldy after just 3 weeks in the closet

I started a bokashi system last month because everyone says it's perfect for small spaces. But by week 3, this white fuzzy mold took over the top layer. I followed the directions exactly - drained the liquid every 2 days and kept the lid sealed. Honestly, I think the pre-made bran mix I bought from a local shop in Austin was just too old. Has anyone else had a bin go bad on them even when you did everything right?

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john_sullivan228d ago

Man, that white mold sounds like the lactobacillus was trying to do its thing but got knocked off balance... I had a similar thing happen when I used some old bran from a co-op in Dallas and it just never kicked off right. You probably need to toss that batch and start fresh with a new bag of bran from a spot that moves product fast.

the_abby27d ago

Yeah it's funny how that same principle applies everywhere. Fresh ingredients just work better, whether it's bread starter or sourdough or even just buying produce from a busy market instead of the dusty bin.