My airlock bubbler cracked open overnight and a whole batch of kimchi got moldy

Woke up to a fuzzy pink mess in my 2-gallon crock because the cheap plastic lid warped in the heat and let air in, so has anyone else had a ferment go bad from a faulty airlock?

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evan_burns953d ago

Plastic airlocks are the worst for long ferments. That warping problem is so common, especially with big crocks. I switched to silicone water seals for my sauerkraut crock and it made a huge difference. They don't crack and the seal is way more reliable. Losing a whole batch like that is just heartbreaking after all that work.

seth6833d ago

A fuzzy pink mess in a two gallon crock? That's a huge amount of kimchi to lose. Those plastic lids are a total gamble in warm weather. Makes you wonder why they even sell them for fermenting.