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.