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It's not really harmful to healthy people with a properly functioning immune system.

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Why is bread mold harmful to us?

Bread mold is harmful because of the mycotoxins that may be present in the spores of the mold. This type of mold when processed can also be helpful as it is used to produce penicillin.


What does moldy bread do to your body?

Mold on bread indicates that a fungus or mold is growing. This is usually not too harmful for the body, besides possibly causing bad tatse/gagging and milk stomach discomfort. Some molds can cause food poisoning, results in vomiting. Few molds can be toxic, though, so it is always best to throw away and products that appear to have mold on them.


What are some good aspects about mold?

Mould eats potentially harmful microorganism, though, as it is itself harmful, eating it isn't recommended. FYI- Penicillin is a form of bread mold.


What sickness do you get from bread mold?

Bread tends to form two different common molds, black mold (Aspergillus niger) and green mold (Pennicilium notatum - from which Penicillin is derived). As far as I know, neither of these molds is particularly harmful to humans.


Can you use mold on a lemon as bread mold?

No. Bread mold grows on bread, hence the name.


Will eating a whole piece of molded wheat bread make you sick?

It is not advisable to consume molded bread as it can lead to food poisoning or allergic reactions. Mold can produce harmful toxins that may not be destroyed by cooking or toasting the bread. It's safer to discard any bread that shows signs of mold.


What effect can bread mold have on human body?

Bread molds vary widely in species. However, most kinds of mold that grow on wheat bread are harmless in small amounts. (White bread is a kind of wheat bread, as opposed to something like rye or oat bread.) However, there are certain kinds of bread mold that can be dangerous, but any bread mold is bad in large amounts. Also, some people may have an allergic reaction to mold. It's a good idea to generally stay away from bread mold.Note: The above information refers to eating bread mold. Inhaling the spores can be much more dangerous.


Why does bread grow mold?

bread grows mold because if it is dry and worn out it needs the mold


Is a slice of bread with mold on one corner still safe?

No, it is not safe to consume bread with mold on any part of it. Mold can produce harmful toxins that can cause sickness if ingested. It's best to discard the entire slice of bread to prevent any health risks.


What is mold on bread called?

mold...


Is mold on bread harmful or helpful?

yes, because if your food has molds, it means its contaminated with germs... it can lead to food poisoning if you consumed a lot


Will mold grow faster on white bread wheat bread or buttermilk bread?

Mold will grow faster on white bread.