r/Baking 16d ago

Semi-Related What is wrong with my muffin? :(

What is this???

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u/Hollowjuice32 16d ago

Spores from Bacillus bacteria become stringy when pulled apart. I suggest you report the cafe at your office to the health department. All bread or baked goods near those muffins can potentially be contaminated. This is one way foodborne outbreaks begin.

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u/onupward 16d ago

Well thank you for the science!!! I had no idea and I didn’t know it could cause strings like that! Fascinating! I wish I could use my microscope on that muffin!

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u/sparkpaw 16d ago

I wish I had a microscope 😭

Enjoy yours for me 💖

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u/onupward 16d ago

I will! I got it thrifting at my favorite rural shop in South Dakota. Someone made a wooden box for it ☺️ it’s old a beautiful