When Kimchi Is Bad?
It Will Continue to Ferment but at a Slower Rate Due to the Cool Temperature. Bubbling, Bulging, a Sour Taste, and a Softening of the Cabbage Are Perfectly...
It will continue to ferment but at a slower rate due to the cool temperature. Bubbling, bulging, a sour taste, and a softening of the cabbage are perfectly normal for kimchi. However, if you notice a foul odor or any signs of mold, such as a white film atop the food, your dish has spoiled and should be thrown out.
Can kimchi go wrong?
Generally speaking, if stored properly, kimchi doesn't go bad, it just ripens. When kimchi ripens, the flavor becomes sourer. ... If kimchi is too sour for your taste, you can use it in stir fries and stews.
Can kimchi get moldy?
4 Answers. That's mold, and you should discard it. Kimchi keeps forever (well, years) if and only if it's not exposed to air, meaning there's always enough liquid in the pot to cover the cabbage. If you have bits poking up into the air and you leave them there for days/weeks, they'll dry out and start growing mold.