@kirstykaminski_old: Let’s talk about… EXPLOSIONS! 💥 The worry is real — and unfortunately it’s an unavoidable byproduct of fermentation BUT, since we’re all about safe fermentation practices here, let me break it down for you and share some tips! Fermentation produces carbon dioxide (CO₂), and if the gas has nowhere to escape, pressure can build up and cause jars or bottles to burst. As always, knowledge is power so let’s explore some ways on how to prevent/ reduce the risk of explosions: - always use thick, quality glass for fermentation (thin glass can break under pressure, so if you’re bottling drinks for carbonation use fermentation safe, round bottles made for beer brewing or kombucha) - if using tightly sealed jars or bottles it’s essential to burp them every single day (sometimes 2x), especially in the first few days when fermentation is most active - to prevent burping and eliminate the worry, use airlocks or loose lids instead of sealing jars tightly so gas can escape - don’t overfill jars/bottles and leave at least 1-2 inches of headspace to allow for gas expansion and bubbling - control fermentation time and temperature (the longer your ferment and the warmer the environment, the more CO₂ builds up) - once your drink reaches the desired carbonation, transfer it to the fridge as cold temperatures slow fermentation dramatically, reducing the risk of explosions - be mindful of how much sugar/fruit you add for 2nd fermentation as too much sugar and overactive yeast lead to rapid CO₂ production - ferment a portion in a plastic soda bottle (as the plastic becomes rock-hard, you’ll know your glass bottles have built up pressure and need burping or refrigeration) All drinks shown in the video are part of my fermentation ebook — link in profile ❤️ #fermentation #homemade #guthealth

Melody :

Newbie here. I cant get mine ti carbonate. I let the 1st brew for a week with a good scoby.

stcy134 :

🤩 I love homemade kombucha! 💗 What’s your pink one?

HannahPierry :

So…. Do you have any tips on how to clean and restore spackling on the ceiling?

Raquel :

Gigijournal⚜️🇨🇦 :

Please share with us the full recipe

∞ ☼｡𖦹 Mariah° . ⋆♡ :

If i ever do this, i also might place a tea towel on top for extra assurance 😅

LoveYour✞emple :

You’re killin it!!! I know your gut just loves you 😊💜🩷🩵💚🧡

Mr.Kell :

I tried making a ginger bug to make my own sodas and there were a few bubbles, but it disappeared after I added more ginger and sugar to it, and didn't turn my passion fruit juice fizzy 😭

Psyrinn :

Still going to be afraid of it

yourligayahappiness :

do you have a tutorial for that?🥺

Mydiary :

How long you fermented them till get big soda like that?😱💞💞

user5467998384178 :

any recommendations on cleaning the bottles?

420stonerbella :

Those look so good

tic :

Can you make a video when you prepare this drinks?

The Gas Professor :

The way it exploded got me 😭

Tara 🦋 :

🤯 i need to know how to make the passionfruit kefir

FREEKSSNEAKERS :

How many days is your second fermentation?

Oneira :

My water kefir isn’t getting fizzy enough 😩

Edna Ferrin :

Preparación en español por favooooorrrrrr 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Nature Restore :

These are some great tips!

LoveYour✞emple :

I wanna make that ginger one!!!!

albert Shundi :

fermenta é uma coisa de outro planeta ! 😎😎😎🥰🥰😅😅

Jannie Langhoff :

any drinks without sugar?

Aline Vieira :

Do you have the recipe for the kombuchas pls?!

Kristýna Skálová :

Can we have a recipe?