Juice molded before pitching... am I safe?

[412CiderGuy]

So I hit a serious of unfortunate events. I gotn50 gallons of fresh pressed juice before the farm closed down for who knows how long but I needed yeast. The Local brew supply shut down (state ordered) and then amazon postponed my order by a week as a non essential item.

After 3 days the juice carboys started growing a white film on the top and smelling a little funky. I got some yeast today then instantly pitched so I’m hoping it’s just a wild fermentation that will add some character.

 

[RPh_Guy]

A white film could be a pellicle, which is distinct from mold.

A pellicle is simply a result of wild yeast and bacteria, not dangerous. On the other hand mold is potentially dangerous because it's allergenic and can produce toxins/carcinogens. It's important to tell them apart.

Your photo is really unclear. The easiest way to tell them apart is that mold is always fuzzy or hairy.

 

[412CiderGuy]

A white film could be a pellicle, which is distinct from mold.

A pellicle is simply a result of wild yeast and bacteria, not dangerous. On the other hand mold is potentially dangerous because it's allergenic and can produce toxins/carcinogens. It's important to tell them apart.

Your photo is really unclear. The easiest way to tell them apart is that mold is always fuzzy or hairy.

Oh nice maybe this is a pellicle than! It’s not fuzzy at all - more of a white goo.

Definitely changed the smell, had a not so great funky smell and I love funky cider. Well hopefully this just adds a little unique flavor. I got 50+ gallons going and can’t get more for who knows how long.

 

[Seamonkey84]

If it’s going to be too long... I’d almost say just pitch some bread yeast, or let it go wild!