I want to grow moldy food

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Okay I know it's not normal, but I'm curious if anyone else has thought about or done this. If so, vote yes, if not, no. So sometimes food gets left in the fridge too long and grows mold. Sometimes I think it would be fun to grow some on purpose and observe how it changes over time - months, or maybe even years. Has anyone thought of or done this?

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Based on 29 votes (14 yes)
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  • AnonymousHippie
    10 years ago

    Isn't cheese made out of mold?

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  • IsitUnique
    10 years ago

    You were meant to be a scientist!

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    Oh my gosh! I've always wanted to grow mold on food, especially penicillium. I would like to see if I can make an antibiotic poultice with it...that would be so cool...

    Plus the decomposition process is fascinating. Go you!

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      Ha ha, thanks for your support! If I do it I think I will take weekly pictures of the changes : )

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      • RomeoDeMontague
        10 years ago

        Its called a petri dish. You should get some.

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  • driedroses
    10 years ago

    Sounds cool to me.

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  • Hugh*Janus
    10 years ago

    You know whats delightful to watch spoil? Milk. First chunks form. Then it begins to seperate and forms distinct layers. Then the colors come. Ohhh the colors! Its magnificent.

    I don't set out to rot food but it happens a lot and I will purposely not throw it out so I can observe it. So I think your curiosity is normal.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      LOL.

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  • dirtybirdy
    10 years ago

    Try a twinkie. Those nasty things will still be 'fresh' long after humans are extinct.

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    • Hugh*Janus
      10 years ago

      I heard they turn into cockroaches after a nuclear blast. Or is it the other way around?

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      • dirtybirdy
        10 years ago

        Cockroaches hide in the cream filling during nuclear blasts. They're like mini bunkers.

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