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Why do I taste mold in food that seems fine to other people?

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Could it be that you have a more acute and sensitive sense of smell, And that you are detecting a bit of mold that others cannot detect? Many years ago, I heard of a study that found that women had a more acute sense of smell, and in particular, Korean women were found to have just about the most acute sense of smell. read more

I love aged cheeses and fermented foods, but a moldy taste in food is just about the most disgusting taste possible. mold can have invisible thread's in food. even if you can't see any mold, the stalk of broccoli just having been in the same bag with a moldy part can be infused with that flavor/scent. read more

Mold spores grow on old food or wet, moist areas. There are many types and colors of mould. Some types are relatively harmless, while others can leave people sick for days or even result in death. read more

The taste would be, well "moldy". Green and fuzzy if you can taste those descriptions. Depending on the type of mold would determine it's hazard, if any. Consuming a small amount of mold on a food item shouldn't harm you, unless you have an allergic reaction to mold. The bacteria from spoiled food may do more harm than the mold. read more

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