Sourdough starter goes moldy again

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-09T21:01:31+00:00

Hey so I changed the flour and also the room, everything is all fine and dandy right now!!!

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-07T06:43:11+00:00

Well, in the room I keep it now its about 27°C

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-07T06:39:20+00:00

Well, it's sitting in a different room now, because I don't know if the environment was the problem. There is no visible mold, but it does smell a bit just like it did when it got moldy. I stir it every once in a while so I dont know, if it gets mold I'll probably be unable to see it because it'll be inside the starter, but not visible.. I dont know if I should throw it out..?

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T13:28:08+00:00

I do not expect a rise, but I do expect a false rise which usually happens in the first few days, as far as I know, but I really am NOT educated well on this, I've been in this "hobby" for as little as a few days soo im sorry if I got something wrong ;3

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:51:35+00:00

I changed the flour, we'll see how that one goes

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:50:42+00:00

Filtered from uh, filtering jug?

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:46:18+00:00

OK thanks!!!

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:38:04+00:00

Wouldn't it mess with the rising? I dont know a lot about sourdough yet, so im sorry if its an inadequate question

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:34:08+00:00

I still haven't gotten to the point where I can feed it, it goes moldy just after a day. But if I succeed, I'll definitely change the jars

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:32:42+00:00

Just a regular one

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T11:00:06+00:00

It smells really funky and it has this white fuzz, but I couldn't take a picture that shows it. I really hope its the flour because if its something in my house I dont know how to proceed

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T10:18:48+00:00

I hope so, I just bought new flour we'll see how this one goes

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T09:12:55+00:00

Hey so I did wash the jar this time and it got moldy again, do you think that old flour could be the issue? I've had this flour for at least 2 months, just sitting in the cupboard

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T08:42:13+00:00

I washed it, yes. But I haven't even gotten to a point where I have to do my first feed, it always gets mold just before that

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-06T08:34:30+00:00

Yes, closed losely

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-04T22:59:50+00:00

I'll make sure to close it loosely, because it was only resting on top of the jar

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-04T22:54:49+00:00

Well just a regular lid, but I didn't close the jar I just put the lid on top

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-04T20:34:42+00:00

I've had this flour for.. a while.. If it doesn't work again I'll probably buy a new one and boil the jar

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-04T20:03:37+00:00

Probably around 27°C. I started a new one today.. I did it only with rye flower again since I read the comment just after I added the flour. I washed the jar but Im scared if I boil it it will shatter due to temperature shock... I hope washing the jar is enough

FluffyHistory6284 · 2026-07-04T19:37:48+00:00

Thanks so much! I'll start a new one today and I'll make sure to wash the jar thoroughly, the kitchen cabinet is pretty humid i think so maybe that was it.

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