Pickling food scraps step by step
To kickstart the pickling process we develop 'Pickled Flakes' made from up-cycled coffee chaff (husk or shell of the coffee bean) which contain beneficial bugs (microbes) that ferment or ‘pickle’ food material.
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Step 1
Scoop one handful of Pickled Flakes into an airtight bucket or a purposefully designed Bokashi bin.
If using an airtight bucket we suggest adding a large handful of wood mulch/shavings to the bottom of your bucket to absorb any liquid from food scraps OR use a home compostable bin liner to line your bucket.
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Step 2
Scrape your day's haul of food scraps into the airtight bucket. Make sure you have chopped up anything bigger than your fist to maximise the pickling process!
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Step 3
Squash food using a potato masher or your food scrap container to remove as much air as possible.
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Step 4
Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of Pickled Flakes to each layer of scraps. Make sure you double this amount if adding meat, fish, dairy products and bones/shells.
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Step 5
Seal your lid tight so air and pests can't get in!
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Step 6
Store your bucket under the kitchen bench, in a garage or outside undercover out of direct sunlight. When full, leave the bucket to pickle further for 10-14 days until it's ready to be emptied into a home compost bin or bury at least 30cm deep into your garden.
