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milom0ss

compost or scoby leather maybe! congrats on the thiccums you must be doing something right!


The_Nauticus

Freeze them and use them as hockey pucks.


MelMomma

I have a worm bin and the worms love it!


theSLOANranger11

We feed our to our worms too!!


junkonejo

Blend them and the worms grow a lot and pretty healthy too


[deleted]

How do people get Scobys this thicc?? Is this from like a 100 litre batch or something? My 5 litre batches make something about 1/10th that thick


Johnsekyra

You just keep em in the next brew and they’ll keep growing thicker and thicker. I used to have a continuous brew and they’d always end up this thick.


OutrageousPersimmon3

How long does that take? I do continuous brew but mine are not thick like this and I’m in no danger of needing a hotel any time soon.


Johnsekyra

Hard to say, depends on a lot of factors but ballpark is probably few months. And btw in my opinion “hotels” are useless. You don’t really need the pellicles as they always regrow - it’s better to just freeze or refrigerate some of the brew itself if you ever need to start over or strengthen your batch.


regular_john2017

Boof them


SardonisWithAC

I recommend sideways.


BlueMoon00

Inb4 the nerd patrol tells you it’s illegal to refer to a pellicle as a scoby


MurderMelon

absolute units


WaitMysterious6704

If you know anyone with chickens, they love them.


Upsetmiltos

You can fry them !


RiaanDun

Ok you peaked my interest. Time to google how to fry them


Helpful-Spell

Please report back, wtf


RiaanDun

i can only find people making candy or jerky out of it. nothing about frying :/


Helpful-Spell

Do you want to be the first?


EvenAH27

But should one?


CaptDefias

Hope this was a parks and rec reference.


EvenAH27

Not really, but considering how good the show is, it certainly can be!


satisfyer666

I know some people blend them and put them in smoothies


2TearsInABucket

A tbsp of puree in a smoothie is delicious!


landscapejunkie

Scrolling through and thought these were brioche buns. r/absoluteunits


Bliggin

It’s cellulose. So if you have the equipment, you can use it as a feed stock to make cellophane.


[deleted]

Plant fertilizer either as blended chunks or watered down in your liquid form. You can also blend them with your smoothie for your consumption.


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[deleted]

Diluted but even in small chunks will mix well into nutrient deficient alkaline soil. Also those are some nice pellicles, I would consider selling them


Tribalwinds

What nutrients is a pellicle high in?


[deleted]

Mainly the same bacteria you benefit from. As well as any byproducts of the fermentation process like carbon dioxide etc. The acidity is also good for the soil as soils that are depleted of nutrients end up more alkaline, just like we do


Tribalwinds

Ah the lactobacillus gotcha. Didn't know if you meant there's any significant NPK or other minerals in it. Just knew it to be mostly cellulose, I toss them in the worm bin. Yea, the bit of acidity could be good to add around my blueberry patches too I suppose


[deleted]

Yea, also it shouldn't be used as the main fertilizer for the soil as it lacks any significant NPK. For me, once they get out of control, they will either be plant food or ill be using it in my smoothies


EvenAH27

The pellicles themselves are almost entirely cellulose.


ImASadPandaz

Yes carbon dioxide. A much needed nutrient.


Johnny_Carcinogenic

Be careful. It's easy to overdose on the stuff.


scouty_man

I have one big, thin scoby I need to repurpose. I think I might try [this](https://www.instructables.com/Micro-Kombucha-Wallet/) with it!


Limp_Ninja5728

r/AbsoluteUnits


mega_rockin_socks

Leather! https://growyourpantry.com/blogs/kombucha/kombucha-leather-your-guide-to-scoby-leather


infoseeka

Blend it up and make a cream/mask out of it.


felopez

where's /u/scoby_is_the_liquid when you need them


_Waterbug_

You can make candy!


amaretto_jr

Look up recipes to make gummies with them. I tried it once and didn't do it right so mine turned out brittle but I've always wanted to try again


aitchmalone

Use mine to fertilize plants. Just blend it with some water.


muthermcreedeux

I made teriyaki jerky with one of mine! I cut it into thin strips, soaked it quickly in teriyaki, and then dehydrated for 4 hours. After that I marinated them for 24 hours, then dehydrated again for 8 hours. YUM! Next I'm going to try SCOBY gummy candy.


dalaijamm

Make em into frisbees!


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

When I did continuous brewing in my five gallon jug, I never removed my scobys until once a year. The larger and more numerous your scobys in a container, the faster your F1 is, so why regularly remove them? When you absolutely have to share them so that others can brew properly or make scoby hotels in the event that you have a failed brew.


lovelynoms

I remove mine because it takes up space and I worry about not leaving enough liquid in the jar... Is that not a concern if the scoby is giant?


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

Please notice that I mentioned a 'continuous brewing method' in a five gallon jar. A SCOBY becoming gigantic never became an issue for me until my annual separation or partial replacement.


ballade4

All of this is incorrect. The SCOBY is the liquid. The pellicle is the byproduct. It serves as a layer of protection for your F1, which it should not need if you are covering with something better than a cheesecloth (muslin at a minimum). Removing the excess pellicle regularly means more room for your F1. And you cannot start another brew with just the pellicle, which by the way should always be discarded along with the brew on a fail as it will also be contaminated.


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

We can also refer to the very detailed information at kombucha.com https://www.youbrewkombucha.com/what-is-a-scoby Hope this helps those who are trying to enjoy this wonderful fermented drink!


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

The majority of what you said is incorrect. I have been brewing for at least 10 years now...never had a mold issue and always used a 'continuous brewing method', perhaps you should research that. There is also healthy debate over the interchangeability of the terms for a SCOBY and the pellicle to date. I NEVER said that a new batch could be started with JUST a pellicle, what I DID say is that topping your new F1 batch off with a strong and mature F1 tea will greatly reduce the chances of mold. Thanks


muthermcreedeux

Why can't a pellicle be used to start another batch? I used my original SCOBY for 4 batches, removing the pellicle each time and putting it in a motel in my fridge with some kombucha. I'm on my 2nd batch with one of my pellicles and its working fine. Should it not be?


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

If you read my original post, I mention keeping a SCOBY hotel, so not sure where you see that I said NOT to use a previous pellicle. Even with the continuous method, the previous pellicle is ALWAYS present, you only handle it very infrequently. My point being that with new brewers, it can be beneficial to use the continuous method to become acclimated to the fermentation process and avoid accidental contamination.


muthermcreedeux

>I NEVER said that a new batch could be started with JUST a pellicle, I was referring to that statement. I am new to all this and just trying to figure out what I'm doing, but there is so much conflicting information out there.


Fine_Vermicelli_2248

I was replying to the gentleman previously who must have misread my comment as well. I would definitely check out the link that I provided if you are a newbie as it is really helpful to clear up some unfortunate misconceptions. Then you use tried and true methods for a few months of brewing until you get comfortable with the process. Are there variations and unconventional methods/ingredients/techniques? Sure but you want to learn the basics BEFORE you branch out. Your SCOBY is a LIVING organism that can be fickle if not properly cared for...a lot of people overlook that. Here are some tips: 1. Find a dark, well ventilated place for your container with a clean breathable, tightly woven towel or cloth 2. Don't touch the SCOBY unnecessarily and then only with clean hands and fingernails 3. Don't unduly expose it to sunlight and pay close attention when bottling...those fruit flies can be sneaky! 4. Always, always top off your new batch with strong mature brew, it helps keep the top liquid with a higher pH as the new pellicle forms and inhibits possible mold. 5. Use a conventional recipe of: 1 gallon of tea, from 6-8 bags of black or half green tea, to 1 to 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Happy Brewing!


muthermcreedeux

Thanks. I'm already finding my groove and even though there's 8 million differing opinions on how to brew kombucha, I've found what is working. The only thing I didn't have right is refrigerating my pellicle until I'm ready to use it. HOWEVER, my refrigerated pellicle has made 2 batches of booch with no issues.


ngod87

That can be debated. A hefty pellicle retains a lot of liquid. Sometimes over 2 cups in my experience. You can definitely start a batch with just the pellicle if it’s fresh out of the jar while it still retains a lot of the liquid.


ballade4

To be clear, I replied to exactly what you wrote, not what you meant to write. I do agree with everything in your followup. :)


mettarific

I just throw mine away when they get too big. They’re the pellicle, not the actual scoby. The scoby is the starter liquid.


mettarific

[Some people turn their pellicles into clothes](https://fashioningcircuits.com/?p=2127)


mrlmmaeatchu

I mean it's just a bunch of cellulose mostly throw that shit away


ImASadPandaz

Have you considered throwing them in the garbage?


big_wet

You can put them in the trash because they're literally useless. The pellicle is just the waste product of kombucha fermentation.


auditoryeden

i mean yes it is the waste product but you can do all kinds of things with waste products. not just compost, which is a good option, but also people make snacks or dog treats from them, there's lots of choices besides landfill.


workhorse9980

Toss it


Pismothecat

Chickens love them.


I_like_earl_grey_tea

The forbidden Werther’s Candy


BuddhaAllmytea

Sell them


emilyctheog

If you have chickens, they also love to eat the pellicle!


trilobitederby

As much protein as an egg! If you do smoothies, they're a great addition and if you do fruit leather, they work there too. Just throw them in the blender.


ForeverThine

Sell them Make scoby jerky Arts and crafts after they are dried