Yellow mould on my pickled shallots

[DizzyMum]

Afternoon All,

When I pickled some of my shallots last season some developed a yellowy colour mould .


Anyone know why and how to stop it for this season.

Many thanks

Em

[Headfry]

I don't think it's mould.... my pickled onions get the same, still ok to eat though.

[Flummery]

If your vinegar hasn't been diluted for any reason they shouldn't get mould. They do sometimes get a yellow discolouration but it's harmless.

[gojiberry]

Moulds will not grow in vinegar which is why we pickle them in the first place. Shallots pickled at home will usually get a yellow discolouration but doesn't affect the keeping qualities or the taste. One way of reducing the yellow is to well salt them before pickling this will draw out juices including some of the yellow colouring. It also makes the onions crisper. Just make sur you wipe all the salt off before putting in the vinegar.

Ian

[burnie]

Moulds will not grow in vinegar which is why we pickle them in the first place. Shallots pickled at home will usually get a yellow discolouration but doesn't affect the keeping qualities or the taste. One way of reducing the yellow is to well salt them before pickling this will draw out juices including some of the yellow colouring. It also makes the onions crisper. Just make sur you wipe all the salt off before putting in the vinegar.

Ian

GREAT tip,will try that...........thanks.

[hamsterqueen]

Thank goodness for that, I've been eating yellowed shallots for years and suddenly panicked!!

[kirsty b]

Phew! Just checking my pickles and saw this discolouration. Googled 'are my pickled mouldy?' And this thread was first result! Shan't bin them all in panic now....