13 May 2026
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Moldy bread: why removing the visible part is not enough to eliminate the risk to your health

Removing the moldy part of a loaf of bread is not enough to make it safe for consumption: the fungus’s invisible filaments spread deep throughout the entire crumb. Some molds produce mycotoxins that are harmful to health and resistant even to cooking. Discover why this seemingly thrifty reflex can present real risks.

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Behind the greenish spot spreading across your bread lies…

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