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Why do peaches grow mold so quickly? I bought some peaches, and literally, by the second evening, mold. Is this kind of mold a concern?
Hi Jason,
Sorry to hear your peaches molded quickly. Mold thrives in moist foods and ripe peaches do fit this description. Most peach producers dip their peaches in a fungacide to prevent the growth of mold and to extend shelf life. The grower/supplier of your peaches probably did not do this dip.
You are not doing anything wrong -- it's just a natural occurance with peaches. As fas as the mold, we do not recommend consuming soft fruits with mold as some people are sensitive.
Carol C. Schlitt
Extension Educator, Nutrition and Wellness
University of Illinois Extension
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Carol Schlitt
Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience
I am a former Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety, having retired August 1, 2010. I am a certified HACCP manager, a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health and a 3rd party food safety and OSHA auditor of restaurants.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, St. Louis Culinary Society.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois
MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
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