Why does my Bokashi have an unpleasant smell?Updated 2 months ago

If your Bokashi bin smells, then something has gone wrong. A functioning kitchen composter should have a sweet and sour odor (think yogurt-like) but if the smell turns nasty then there is a problem. Please remember, Bokashi never smells like other decay because the microbes in the kitchen composter do not produce sulfur acid as outdoor compost piles do. If your kitchen compost starts to decay, then you will need to promptly try to reverse the process by adding more Bokashi. If you still cannot get rid of the smell then it’s time to dump the decaying compost, wash the composter and start over.