These “roots” of mold spores can infiltrate airy baked goods like breads and muffins. Even if you throw out the slice of bread with mold on it, there could be tons of microscopic stuff hidden ...

But as soon as you head to the pantry and open the bread bag, you see it: a whitish, greenish spot. Ugh — it’s mould. Some slices look OK, though, with smaller or no mouldy bits.

Mould is a type of fungus that grows in damp, humid conditions, and bread (being soft and often stored in warm kitchens) is a prime target. Food, Lifestyle May 8, 2025 ...

The minute cookies and other baked goods like bread and cake exit the oven, a process called starch retrogradation begins. Before baking, the neatly arranged starch molecules in f ...

These “roots” of mold spores can infiltrate airy baked goods like breads and muffins. Even if you throw out the slice of bread with mold on it, there could be tons of microscopic stuff hidden ...

These “roots” of mold spores can infiltrate airy baked goods like breads and muffins. Even if you throw out the slice of bread with mold on it, there could be tons of microscopic stuff hidden ...

And if you spot mold on bread, it’s not worth getting sick just to satisfy a craving for doughy deliciousness. When in doubt, throw it out.