ferment food waste

By Admin, 9 May, 2024

The term, "bokashi sprinkle," has been used since around 2010 or earlier when the different terms for bokashi had not yet been developed, specifically in distinguishing between the bokashi fermentation starter (i.e., bokashi bran, bokashi sprinkle) and bokashi food waste (i.e., fermented food waste, FFW). 

By Admin, 2 May, 2024

The term, "bokashi spray," is used to contrast with "bokashi sprinkle." Both terms are used in regards to fermenting food waste, that is, as fermentation starters to make bokashi food waste. The bokashi sprinkle is bokashi bran, a granular solid material, and therefore, is sprinkled onto food waste. The bokashi spray is Activated EM, a liquid, and therefore, is sprayed onto food waste. 

By Admin, 14 March, 2024

How to make bokashi with rice bran or wheat bran

  1. Water — 1 cup of water per pound of bran.  Place water in a large enough bowl or bucket.  Examples are 10 lbs, 25 lbs, and 50 lbs.
    • 10 lbs - 10 cups of water (80 fl oz, or 2.5 quarts)
    • 25 lbs - 25 cups (200 fl oz, or 6.25 qts, or 1 gal 2 qts 1 cup) 
    • 50 lbs - 50 cups (400 fl oz, or 12.5 qts, or 3 gal 2 cups)
  2. Measuring cup(s) or measuring spoon(s).