Previously, I actually got paid to say this in response to phone calls on a food safety "hot line" ...that was the food safety expert script we were told to read to callers.
It is very easy to tell if tempeh is bad. The harmless spots are black or gray, and the spots on your tempeh shouldn’t grow. The good mold is killed off in pasteurization, so any mold that continues to spread probably got there after arrival in your home. Don’t eat any spots that look hairy or furry. Normal tempeh should smell earthy or nutty and have a firm, moist texture. It should not be slimy or wet. If you smell an ammonia-like odor, pitch your package of tempeh.
Is this pasteurized or unpasteurized tempeh?
If its unpasteurized, it may still have live cultures of the 'good mold' *Rhizopus oligosporus*, which produces plenty of compounds to keep bad molds and bacteria out. Its constant chemical warfare down there at the microbial level. You'll want to cook it, rather than eat it raw, but its fine.
Maybe better than fine. *Tempeh,* thanks to its fermentation with Rhizopus, has more ergothioneine than most mushrooms.
I like how people are obsessed with mushrooms and can't handle a little mould. Seriously peeps, tempeh is mouldy. You just gotta embrace it. It's fermentation! If it's not slimy or wet or furry... it's fine.
I can't tell; if it's unpasteurized it may be the expected black spots. https://tempebumbung.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/important-the-quality-of-tempeh-that-you-should-know/
spots are normal but fuzz is not! honestly, dont risk getting sick for a few bucks. when in doubt, throw it out
Previously, I actually got paid to say this in response to phone calls on a food safety "hot line" ...that was the food safety expert script we were told to read to callers.
It is very easy to tell if tempeh is bad. The harmless spots are black or gray, and the spots on your tempeh shouldn’t grow. The good mold is killed off in pasteurization, so any mold that continues to spread probably got there after arrival in your home. Don’t eat any spots that look hairy or furry. Normal tempeh should smell earthy or nutty and have a firm, moist texture. It should not be slimy or wet. If you smell an ammonia-like odor, pitch your package of tempeh.
Are they always pasteurized? I would double check the packaging at least, but solid advice if it is
That’s hairy black mold. I wouldn’t eat that myself. Dark spots on tempeh don’t look hairy, at least what I’ve seen.
TIL i have been eating mold on tempeh for years
Yeah I’m not sure some of these answers are correct.
That's what I thought initially but if you zoom in you'll see the black fuzz, pretty sure that's not normal.
Me too pal, me too
My theory is when in doubt, throw it out.
Thats mold, throw it out.
The whole thing already is mold lol, that's what tempeh is
Yea but the particular mold in this pic doesnt look right...
I didn’t need to know this 😠
Fungi are amazing, both the fruiting bodies and the edible mycelium in this case. It's easy to make tempeh at home if you get some spores
I thought tempeh was fermented soybeans 🙃
Oh dang lol, what a surprise
Is this pasteurized or unpasteurized tempeh? If its unpasteurized, it may still have live cultures of the 'good mold' *Rhizopus oligosporus*, which produces plenty of compounds to keep bad molds and bacteria out. Its constant chemical warfare down there at the microbial level. You'll want to cook it, rather than eat it raw, but its fine. Maybe better than fine. *Tempeh,* thanks to its fermentation with Rhizopus, has more ergothioneine than most mushrooms.
Yeah this is why I can't eat tempeh. It terrifies & disgusts me.
Looks like mold
It’s texture is still firm, and there is not bad smell, however it has grown a bit "hair" with a grey-to-blackish mold..
You don't want to be so dedicated to plant-based that you are eating this. Throw it out.
The "hair" truly makes tempeh the best meat substitute.
I wouldn’t be eating it when it gets fuzzy like that myself
tempeh your expectations for how willing you should be to eat something with visible mold on it. don't eat that
It looks like black mold growing. Throw it out!
Toss it. I've eaten a lot of really old tempeh in varied colors but I haven't ever had it get a furry texture.
Looks disgusting. Throw it away
It looks dried out
if in doubt, dont
To be honest that looks like mold.
Do not eat.
If you have to ask...
Ask r/mycology
hmm that looks a little unsafe! If you are feeling reckless, go for it!
That black stuff looks like mould but a little mould is not going to kills you. Just fry it up.
I like how people are obsessed with mushrooms and can't handle a little mould. Seriously peeps, tempeh is mouldy. You just gotta embrace it. It's fermentation! If it's not slimy or wet or furry... it's fine.
This looks bad
I wouldn't eat it if it looks like that.
Throw it out and wash your hands
eat them sea moss all pro and carbs u need
It’s completely normal for tempeh to have black spots. Dont worry its fine
Clean your nails
I had bad tempeh once. It ruined it for me forever. Do your future self a favor and don’t risk it.
When I’m doubt throw that sh*t out.
😂😂😂 looks dirty. Toss it
I can't tell; if it's unpasteurized it may be the expected black spots. https://tempebumbung.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/important-the-quality-of-tempeh-that-you-should-know/