Discussion
A white film growing on the surface of an open pickle brine is usually
Answer: A
Correct answer: Film yeasts, which oxidise the acid and must be removed
Film or wild yeasts are aerobic and grow at the interface with air, forming a white or grey skin. They consume the lactic acid the fermentation produced, so the pH rises and spoilage organisms are admitted. The film is skimmed off, and better still the brine is kept covered so that no surface is available.
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