Molds?

[abby]

are these molds? I made a lot of batches but this is the first time i had this. The yellow dots are saffron threads that was blended.

Can i still use it or i have to dispose them?

 

[Obsidian]

How old is this soap? Any chance the spots are saffron that just doesn't have a dark speck?
I used saffron once and the soap was very spotty.

Its could be DOS which is rancid spots, not mold. Its safe to use still but can become stinky. As long as the soap smells ok, I'd use it.

 

[shunt2011]

I too think it may just be specks from the saffron. I would watch them though to be on the safe side.

 

[abby]

How old is this soap? Any chance the spots are saffron that just doesn't have a dark speck?
I used saffron once and the soap was very spotty.

Its could be DOS which is rancid spots, not mold. Its safe to use still but can become stinky. As long as the soap smells ok, I'd use it.

Hi. This a month old soap. The saffron i used looks like this so i think theres no chance it would have white speck. I have a strong feeling its molds but still hoping its not

 

[Obsidian]

Oh, I didn't even see the white spots. I doubt it's mold, soap isn't a very hospitable environment for mold.
Wash it off and see if it comes back. I bet its just some weird ash.

 

[abby]

Oh, I didn't even see the white spots. I doubt it's mold, soap isn't a very hospitable environment for mold.
Wash it off and see if it comes back. I bet its just some weird ash.

Ok will do that. Thank you for your tiMe

 

[Richard Perrine]

Just my 2-cents, but it could just be residual soda ash?

 

[ulrurunaturals]

Just my 2-cents, but it could just be residual soda ash?

I agree soda ash forms at the oddest time sometimes. I'd roll w it give em as gifts they are beautiful. What's the scent ?

 

[penelopejane]

Or it could be stearic spots from soaping cool.

If you want to avoid the orange spots I think you should soak the saffron in water or oil and then strain before use.