Q : What precautions should one take. A : Do not use glass or metal container because it cannot expand. Do not use cooked food or any other kind of waste. Do not use onion, garlic, ginger or peels of vegetables with too much viscosity like potato. Do not forget to release the gas generated in the bottle every day, by slightly loosening the cap. Do not forget to tighten the cap as that will hamper the fermentation process. Do not panic if you see a white film forming at the top. It is part of the process. Do not throw the contents if you see worms in it or get bad smell from it. It is because the container is not air tight. Add some j a ggery and make it airtight. The worms and smell will disappear overnight. Do not forget to label your bottle with the date of creation and maturation. Never put the enzyme in the refrigerator, always in a cool, dry place. Do not forget to educate others in the family about the enzyme so tha