3 Reasons Mold Grows on Bread

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

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Mold Grows On Bread for Three Reasons

You may have dealt with bread mold in the past and wondered where it came from when you make such an effort to keep your Burr Hill, VA, home clean. However, when mold grows on bread you have stored in a breadbox or on a counter, it has little to do with cleanliness. There are several reasons you might encounter this mold, and being aware of them may help you prevent it from spreading to other foods or, even more troublesome, other areas of your home.

1. Mold Can Grow Without Sunlight

Unlike other plants, all mold species are fungi, which means they do not get their energy from sunlight. Instead, fungus growth occurs when mold spores in the air find a food source they can latch onto, such as your bread. The warm, moist conditions inside a plastic bread bag can also cause mold to grow, which is why bread can go moldy even when it is properly stored.

2. It Can Grow in Cool Environments

You might believe you can prevent bread mold by storing it in the fridge. However, mold does not always need warm conditions to thrive. While it does tend to grow more quickly in warm areas, species that grow on food can also form within your fridge. This is why you might sometimes find mold on old leftovers and fridge mold inside your fruit or vegetable keeper.

3. Mold Spreads Quickly

Mold spores, which are invisible to the naked eye, can spread quickly once they find a food source. Since bread is moist and yeasty, it can be a perfect environment for mold to multiply. If you suspect mold spores might have originated from another area of your home, a water damage cleanup and mold remediation company can inspect your home to find and eradicate the source.

Finding bread mold in your Burr Hill, VA, home can be a common occurrence and little cause for alarm. However, if you suspect the presence of mold in your home where it cannot be seen, calling for mold remediation can be the first step in having it treated.