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Because mold on bread is often not clearly visible, people often don’t recognize it. As a result, some people accidentally eat moldy bread.
Like other foods, bread has an expiration date. If it has passed the expiration date, bread will usually start to mold.
Mold is usually characterized by green, gray, or black spots on the surface of the bread. Apart from that, moldy bread will usually give off an unpleasant odor.
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Spores from mold can spread through the air. This allows mold to grow in other parts of the bread, including the deeper parts of the bread. Often not clearly visible to the naked eye.
Some mushrooms themselves are basically safe to eat. However, what about the mold found on bread? How does the body react when eating moldy bread?
Basically, eating moldy bread in most cases is not a big problem. As long as the body is relatively healthy without mold allergies, stomach problems, and a strong immune system, mold on bread will not cause significant problems.
However, this does not mean that this is a ‘green light’ to continue eating moldy bread. You still have to be aware of the consequences because each person’s body condition is different.
The body’s reaction to eating moldy bread
The US Food Agency (USDA) does not recommend trying to eat moldy bread. This still applies even if there are only a few visible spots of mold on the bread.
Quoting Eating Well, mold growth on bread can spread to the inside of the bread. That way, when you find gray spots on the bread, it is likely that the mold has spread to most of the bread without being clearly visible.
Here are some of the effects of eating moldy bread, citing Medicine Net.
1. Poisoning
Consuming moldy bread can result in food poisoning. The body’s reaction after consuming it can include the body feeling nauseous, vomiting, diarrhea, and even headaches.
The severity of this poisoning reaction of course depends on the individual’s body condition. It can be mild and it can also be severe.
2. Allergic reactions
Consuming mold or inhaling mold spores can trigger an allergic reaction. This condition is usually characterized by respiratory problems such as asthma attacks, coughing and sneezing.
You need to be careful if you experience severe wheezing or difficulty breathing. People with weakened immune systems are more at risk of life-threatening complications.
That is an explanation of the body’s reaction when eating moldy bread. Avoid moldy bread to prevent the above reactions.
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