Mold on bresaeola?

[Ty520]

Recently popped a bresaeola in my curing chamber. It has been developing a white mold on it. I keep wiping it down with vinegar but it keeps coming back.

Nothing but white so far, which from my understanding is ok?

Should I keep wiping it down? Or just let the mold be so long as it doesn't go green or black?

 

[indaswamp]

Well....it depends on a lot of factors. Most white molds are safe, but if you start getting fuzzy white or light grey mold that looks like fur or hair, that can be bad if given enough time growing as it can produce a mild toxin that while it won't kill you, will give you abdominal pain and diarrhea.

Did you use a casing? If not, you should as your yield will be higher because you will not need to trim much at all.

I recommend to use a casing-even if it is just collagen sheets- and use a cultured surface mold like Bactoferm mold 600 which is penicillium Nalgeovense; a waring mold that will keep wild molds in check.

 

[indaswamp]

What are your chamber parameters? As in temp. settings (high and low), Humidity settings, and airflow. Is your unit a frost free unit?

 

[Ty520]

What are your chamber parameters? As in temp. settings (high and low), Humidity settings, and airflow. Is your unit a frost free unit?

I have it set to 55F/80%RH, with a+/- 5deg and 5% RH tolerance. It is frost free. Unsure about air flow; probably not much if any - it's just a mini wine cooler. I only added a humidifier and control units.

It's only been in there a couple weeks. Should I remove the trussing and put a casing on it, or is it too late?

I also do have bactoferm 600, but didn't come across recommendations to use it on a whole muscle cure.

 

[indaswamp]

I have it set to 55F/80%RH, with a+/- 5deg and 5% RH tolerance. It is frost free. Unsure about air flow; probably not much if any - it's just a mini wine cooler. I only added a humidifier and control units.

It's only been in there a couple weeks. Should I remove the trussing and put a casing on it, or is it too late?

I also do have bactoferm 600, but didn't come across recommendations to use it on a whole muscle cure.

your parameters are fine. Does your wine cooler use a fan or does it have a cooling plate without a fan?

You will deal with mold while the meat is hanging unless you case and apply mold 600. A casing gives a higher yield because in most cases you do not need to trim off any surface growth of mold and such...it'll come off with the casing.
Traditionally, Breasola hails from the Lombardy region of Italy. In northern Italy mold growth on salumi is common. If it were me, I'd case and apply mold 600 after scrubbing with vinegar and a brush.

 

[Ty520]

your parameters are fine. Does your wine cooler use a fan or does it have a cooling plate without a fan?

You will deal with mold while the meat is hanging unless you case and apply mold 600. A casing gives a higher yield because in most cases you do not need to trim off any surface growth of mold and such...it'll come off with the casing.
Traditionally, Breasola hails from the Lombardy region of Italy. In northern Italy mold growth on salumi is common. If it were me, I'd case and apply mold 600 after scrubbing with vinegar and a brush.

Ok thanks. Will try to encase it this weekend. I noticed some small spots looked fuzzy. Will i need to monitor that the entire time? Or will the 600 remediate it?

 

[indaswamp]

Clean and brush with vinegar on the fuzzy mold. The mold 600 should prevent it from regrowing.