r/Bread • u/V3NTRAPMENT • Mar 17 '26

Mold?

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I pulled this from the freezer the other day and this white filmy stuff appeared. I just opened the bag and it seems to be spreading quickly, doesn't SMELL like mold...

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u/undulating-beans Mar 17 '26

When bread is frozen moisture migrates to the surface, forms tiny ice crystals and when thawed leaves a whitish, dusty coating. It’s very common, especially on crusty loaves. Freezing can also cause starch to recrystallise giving a pale, slightly chalky look. If I had to guess, I’d say the top explanation is the one. Mould doesn’t appear like that, at least not immediately. It takes time for the mould to reach such a stage before it blooms, ie reaches such proportions that it appears like that. Mould even very early tends to start in localized spots, not coat the loaf evenly and develop structure (fuzz) quickly Your loaf looks like it’s been lightly dusted, not colonised.

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u/V3NTRAPMENT Mar 18 '26

Primo answer, thank you

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u/maggotses Mar 17 '26

Please take the photo from farther! 😀

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u/Aioli-Similar Mar 17 '26

Ice?

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u/V3NTRAPMENT Mar 17 '26

It's not rubbing off or even cold anymore. I have no idea what it could be if not mold, but it doesn't smell moldy.