Re: Tupperware storing?

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In message <duv88q+5mlbeGroups> you wrote:

> I stored some kombucha cultures in a plastic tupperware for a few

> days, and it started giving off some weird smell.. Should I be leary?

http://w3.trib.com/~kombu/FAQ/part01d.html

Under Frequently asked questions concerning containers you find under

4.9:

'According to Günther , Tupperware is a high grade synthetic material

of the polyolefine group .... polypropylene. Wine or cider which has a pH

value similar to that of Kombucha, is also stored in containers of this

foodgrade material.'

A lot of my brews ferment in plastic of a similar nature with no

problem.

The 'funny' smell could just be the acidic smell natural to Kombucha.

It does smell a bit strange, kinda yeasty-acidic.

I think your cultures should be fine. Maybe you could relocate them into a

glass container, just to keep your mind at rest.

Blessings,

Margret:-)

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In message <duv88q+5mlbeGroups> you wrote:

> I stored some kombucha cultures in a plastic tupperware for a few

> days, and it started giving off some weird smell.. Should I be leary?

http://w3.trib.com/~kombu/FAQ/part01d.html

Under Frequently asked questions concerning containers you find under

4.9:

'According to Günther , Tupperware is a high grade synthetic material

of the polyolefine group .... polypropylene. Wine or cider which has a pH

value similar to that of Kombucha, is also stored in containers of this

foodgrade material.'

A lot of my brews ferment in plastic of a similar nature with no

problem.

The 'funny' smell could just be the acidic smell natural to Kombucha.

It does smell a bit strange, kinda yeasty-acidic.

I think your cultures should be fine. Maybe you could relocate them into a

glass container, just to keep your mind at rest.

Blessings,

Margret:-)

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I recently learned that tupperware is not a food grade plastic - I

would not put my scoby's in ANYTHING bust glass - which i clean and

rinse well - then spritz with distilled vinegar - that way i know it

is clear of mold spores etc = I also store finished KT in glass

canning jars - But believe it or not i once read about an individual

brewing in STAINLESS STEEL - However I would NOT recommend or try it.

Hope that helps

CORI

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> I stored some kombucha cultures in a plastic tupperware for a few

> days, and it started giving off some weird smell.. Should I be leary?

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