Sourdough bread uses wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria for leavening, offering nutritional benefits and easier digestion. Mold, a fungus, thrives in moist, warm environments and breaks down organic ...

It's a common scene: You're heading for the toaster with your last slice of bread when you notice the telltale furry green spots of mold. While you may be tempted to scrape the splotch off and eat ...

LUBBOCK, TexasAttention, bread shoppers: A Texas company could have the answer to some consumers' unwelcome discovery that just-purchased loaves contain mold. MicroZap Inc. claims its technology ...

While mold in the form of blue cheese is safe for consumption, you should assume that any mold on bread is harmful and avoid eating it. Moldy bread can make you sick or lead to breathing problems if ...