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Default eating moldy butter

On Jun 25, 7:46 am, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> Mark Thorson wrote:
> > Monsignor Tartarus Sanctus wrote:

>
> >> I'm just curious. This is how people discovered cheese. It really
> >> does smell like fine gorgonzola. The only question is this -- are
> >> there dangerous molds that can infect butter, or are they generally
> >> safe? People (even well known TV chefs) eat all kinds of rotten
> >> food. I don't have a problem eating anything other cultures eat and
> >> don't get sick from.

>
> > Sounds good! I'm willing to risk your life on it!

>
> Anyone else smell a moldy troll?
>
> Jill


Why would you think its a troll? I still have it in the fridge. Until
I get a definitive answer about the types of mold that can grow on
butter, I am not eating it. But I assure you, if I find out that it is
safe, taste it, and maybe eat it, I will.

Tartarus