Worm in dry bread, what is it?
I was picking up some bread and I noticed something moving in the box. After some searching I found the thing and it turned out to be a worm or a larva. Any idea what it is and should I start throwing everything out of the food closet?
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(Sorry if this is a wrong place to ask, this seems food related so I posted it here)
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I found another one:
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For size comparison that stuff is the residue from the back of this bread.
Best Answer
Those are larvae of the Larder beetle, related to carpet beetles. Vacuum up all the crumbs and keep the area clean. They infest many dry foods and areas where food debris collects.
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What are the worms in my bread?
It sounds like your pantry has been infested with Indian meal moths, also known as pantry moths. The tiny, nearly-invisible eggs come into your house in food packages, and they can hatch into larvae which later turn into moths that wreak havoc on your foodstuffs.Do maggots grow in flour?
If you notice weevils getting down-and-dirty in your flour after you've already used it, try not to panic. Baking kills eggs and hatched weevils before they ever make it to your mouth, so the chances you've been eating live flour bugs are pretty slim.Is bread OK for worms?
Yes, in moderation, bread, and in fact, all grain based foods, are worthy of your worms' processing power. Stale bread remains just as full of nutrients and building blocks for worm growth as the fresh stuff. However, these starchy foods can end up a gooey mess.What can you do with spoiled bread?
Perfect for topping gratins, macaroni cheese, casseroles, cakes and cupcakes, and for coating fish and meat. Pop stale bread in the oven after you've switched it off (the residual heat will crisp it up) \u2014 or simply put it in the toaster. Then blitz in a blender. Add herbs and salt if you want a savoury mix for dishes.More answers regarding worm in dry bread, what is it?
Answer 2
Oh man that looks eerily similar to carpet beetle larvae. I've had a bad run-in with them before where they had infested one of our bedrooms at one point.
Here's an image of the larvae:
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Are these larvae still alive? I would suggest checking your home to ensure they haven't infested it, as I have a feeling they would do poorly in a factory or even in a store.
Here's some more information:
They all eat the same class of things – organic materials such as natural fibers (cotton, wool), fur, hair, skin, food, et cetera. Their eating habits often explain some of the confusion – because their larvae consume our dead skin, we often find them in or around our mattresses.
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