How long does it take Kimchi to ripen?

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      mellie.danes
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      Hey guys,

      This is my first time making kimchi and I kept it out for 36 hours before keeping it in the fridge. I was wondering how long it takes kimchi to ripen and get sour in the fridge.

      Thank you so much for helping me.

    • #73888
      EvilGrin
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      It depends on ingredients such as how much salt and kinds of sugars used. 36 hours though is not much time for Lacto B. to get a good start before going in the fridge.

      I do not put mine in the fridge until i can smell the lactic acid which is normally 2-3 days but i use a little juice from a previous ferment too. Sometimes i use a little pear to help it get going.

      High salt, no starter and no added sugars may take a long time in the fridge. It may even mold before the ph gets too low for mold.

      • #73932
        mellie.danes
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        Thank you for replying. I really like the taste of sour kimchi and I guess I just have to give it a little bit more time.

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