Can Kimchi Get Moldy

While good-to-eat

How do you know if kimchi is moldy?

If you found a different substance on top of the vegetables—green, black, red, or pink, in raised fuzzy spots—don’t panic. While those spots are mold, you may be able to dispose of this layer and have perfectly good fermented vegetables below the brine.

How do you keep kimchi from molding?

  1. Stir the surface of the fermented vegetables daily to prevent mold from forming on the surface. Or push vegetables that are sticking up out of the brine back down. …
  2. Use a jar with an airlock lid. …
  3. Use a fermentation crock with a water seal.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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