Hi
The fermentation is on 4 weeks ago. I noticing there is not water on the surface is it normal ? If not what can I do to fix it?
Thanks
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Hi there,
Looks good to me, brine doesn’t always stay on the top. It is normal for brine to appear to "disappear." It isn't actually going anywhere but it isn’t hanging out on top anymore making everything thing feel comfortable and secure.
What is happening is that as the ferment gets active the CO2 creates all the little spaces for it to sink back down into the vegetables. It looks like this ferment is fine. It does however appear to have a little surface yeast on top which is harmless. This is called kahm yeast and is harmless. You should skim off as it doesn’t taste good. It also looks ready and I would put in a smaller jar and and be sure to press it down. Then store in the fridge.
Also don't forget it is the acidification that makes your ferments safe as soon as they are sour they are usually well below the 4.6 pH safe point which means that the microbes that are harmful can no longer live in. Any yeast and mold will be where there is oxygen and can be skimmed off.
Enjoy,
Kirsten