{"id":3755,"date":"2023-03-31T12:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/?p=3755"},"modified":"2023-03-31T12:48:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:48:02","slug":"moldy-chocolate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millenora.com\/moldy-chocolate\/","title":{"rendered":"Moldy Chocolate: Causes, Signs & Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Moldy chocolate is a rare occurrence that happens when you expose your chocolate to moisture for a long period. In such a case, mold can grow on the outside and the inside of the chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moldy chocolate is very unpleasant. It is unappetizing and can cause health problems for you if you ingest it. To make you understand better, this article is all about moldy chocolate and what to do with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read on to find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moldy chocolate is a term used to describe chocolate that has mold growth. <\/strong>Although rare, mold may form on chocolates if you expose them to too much moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common types of mold in chocolates are black mold, white mold, red mold, and green mold. These molds produce mycotoxins that can cause allergic reactions and even lung disease and death in some people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you see any signs of mold growth on your chocolate, don\u2019t try to salvage it by cleaning it up. Instead, discard the chocolate and clean up any surface it might have come in contact with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common cause of moldy chocolates is improper storage.<\/strong> Mold spores are present in the atmosphere, but chocolate doesn\u2019t contain enough moisture to support the growth of these spores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you leave your chocolate out in a wet or humid environment, such as on your kitchen sink or in your bathroom, the moisture content of the chocolate will rapidly start to increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This allows the mold spores present in the atmosphere to contaminate your chocolate and thrive on it. Once this happens, your chocolate will start to change color and develop other signs of mold growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy do chocolates get moldy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What does moldy chocolate look like?<\/h2>\n\n\n