How long does it take sourdough bread to mold?

Answer 1

Sourdough bread's mild level of acidity will discourage the growth of most mold species. We leave my sourdough loaves out of the refrigerator and the loaves will get eaten up in a week but they never grow mold.


The time required for sourdough or any bread to mold depends on that particular bread's level of acidity, the humidity and temperature of the room, and whether it is well wrapped or allowed to become dry.

Answer 2

There is no real time limit on how long this process takes. It is dependent upon what type of mold is in the air that the bread is exposed to and the amount of mold growing in close proximity to the bread. Different strains of mold have different life cycles. Some strains grow very quickly and some grow extremely slow. Mold reproduces by releasing spores into the air, and whenever it lands on organic material that has enough moisture to support its growth, it flourishes. I lived in a house that was overran by mold in the air conditioning unit and mold would grow in a glass of coke or juice overnight! If you are experiencing mold growing quickly on your food, chances are you have mold overgrowth somewhere in your home. This can be very toxic to you, your family, your pets, and even plants. I would suggest searching for it. Hope this gives you some insight.