Will Toasting Bread Kill Mold?

Also, FYI, toasting your bread will not kill the mold on it, so don't even go there. Since bread is super porous, it's definitely one to chuck at the first sign of fuzz, says the USDA.

Is it safe to eat moldy bread if you toast it?

For food safety experts, the answer is clear: Moldy bread is bad news. ... Some molds, like those used for Gorgonzola cheese, are safe to eat. But the mold dotting bread isn't a benign source of extra fiber. Gravely says people who eat moldy food may suffer allergic reactions and respiratory problems.

How do you kill mold on bread?

The bread is bombarded with microwaves for about 10 seconds, which kills the mold spores, said chief executive officer Don Stull said. Mold is a type of fungus that forms because bread wrapped in plastic packaging still has water inside it.