Fermented Carrots
I fermented some carrots (anaerobic, salt brine method) & they turned out great. But the water was really cloudy & not esthetically pleasing, so I dumped it. Should I make a new brine for storing it in the fridge? Does anyone have suggestions for other than salt water brine?
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For the record, your brine was most likely fine. It's normal for lacto-ferments to get cloudy. As for replacing the brine, I would use another batch of salt-brine, and possibly toss in some fresh onions to kickstart a new round of fermentation and preserve your carrots that way.
Having said that, anything you add at this point is going to change your product. You could also do a typical pickle-brine using vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. If you're happy with your current carrots, I'd just add plain salt-brine and hope for the best.
Honestly though, I can't tell you for sure what will happen next. Picklemetoo.com is a great resource for home-fermenters though, especially beginners, and she has links to other good sources as well. I'm linking to a short article about cloudy brine.
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Are fermented carrots good for you?
They're delicious and packed with gut-friendly lactobacillus bacteria that can boost your immune system, improve your digestion and may even help you curb cravings and lose weight. Wow! A superfood, indeed. Fermented foods are just what they sound like \u2013 fermented.What vegetables should not be fermented?
He listed cabbage, daikon radishes, turnips, parsnips, cucumbers, okra, string beans and green tomatoes as good candidates for fermentation. \u201cThere's no vegetable you can't ferment,\u201d he said, but added that leafy greens such as kale \u2014 because of their chlorophyll content \u2014 aren't to most people's liking.Do fermented carrots get soft?
Fermenting carrots helps to release the beta-carotene, making them more nutritious than raw carrots. Fermented carrots are softer than typical carrot sticks, so they are easier for toddlers and young children to eat.Why are my fermented carrots slimy?
Why Is My Brine Slimy? Fermented vegetables brines can become sticky or slimy, but this phenomenon is safe. It is caused by harmless bacteria.How to Make Fermented Carrots - A Probiotic Rich Food for Gut Health
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