dried lentils or beans will go mouldy if they get damp”. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) advises against salvaging mouldy bread, as porous food can be contaminated below the surface.

A cafe in Leeds has received a zero star food and hygiene rating after an inspection by officers - making it one of only four ...

We all know mould thrives in hot temperatures, but are the freezing temperatures of your freezer enough to keep your food safe? Think again.

Amy Cross of The Cross Legacy, who provides tips on frugal food shopping via her website, articulates that premature spoilage of lettuce is often a result of improper pre-fridge storage.

Cheese is a fragile food due to its high moisture content ... which can cause the cheese to become slimy, rubbery or even mouldy. Storing cheese can feel impossible as too much air will cause ...

continued: “Root vegetables like potatoes and onions are two more foods that should be kept completely ... I once had a bag of carrots go mouldy in just a few days but when left unwrapped ...

throwing away food feels especially wasteful, particularly since bread is pretty much a staple in every British kitchen. Typically, bread will start sporting a mouldy coat as soon as three to ...