Ginger bug - white mold

[Mike11]

Hello,

Fermentation newbie here, please bear with me This is the first time I attempt to make a ginger bug. On the 4th day I've noticed two small white mold formations, about 3 mm each. Is it something to worry about? More info:
- I have removed the mold from the jar
- the liquid tastes ok, it's sweet
- the liquid temperature is 95F with variations of +/-5F (jar is kept on the radiator)
- there is some (black) mold on the wall, about 6 feet away from the jar; keep procrastinating to clean it
- jar has a loosely fitted lid all the time
- used unchlorinated water
- every 24 hours adding 1 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the jar

Many thanks

 

[RPh_Guy]

You don't want to be drinking anything that was in contact with mold.

Mold is allergenic and can produce toxins and/or carcinogens.

 

[Mike11]

You don't want to be drinking anything that was in contact with mold.

Mold is allergenic and can produce toxins and/or carcinogens.

Thank you.
Did some research and seems actually that white "mold" is unharmful. https://ediblealchemy.co/13-fermentation-mistakes-you-might-have-made-yourself/
Thoughts?

 

[IslandLizard]

Even if harmless, you need to find ways to prevent mold from growing. The 95F temps and high humidity in the headspace surely don't help. Molds need oxygen to grow.
Use a good sanitizer. How about using an air lock instead of a loose cover?

 

[RPh_Guy]

Thank you.
Did some research and seems actually that white "mold" is unharmful. https://ediblealchemy.co/13-fermentation-mistakes-you-might-have-made-yourself/
Thoughts?

They're referring to a "pellicle", which is not mold, but rather a film caused by yeast and/or bacteria.

If you aren't sure which you have, post a clear photo.

 

[Mike11]

It seems it didn't grow back after cleaning it two days ago. Will check regularly...