I just opened my M&M's and there is this stuff on them that looks like white sand. It has no taste or smell. There were several that were broken, could it be from that? What is it?
2006-10-26 09:23:20 · 18 answers · asked by carrie love 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
There are a bunch of tiny M&M crumbs in the bottom of the bag.
2006-10-26 09:28:57 · update #1
Chocolate or Cocoa, is made of a fatty substance, and when chocolate is not at a constent temperature, the fat molecules, migrate throughout the product, causing 'bloom', which look like sandy white spots. They are harmless. It is not mold, beacuse mold doesnt grow on M&Ms
2006-10-26 09:35:37 · answer #1 · answered by collegeguyatbsu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's titanium dioxide. It's harmless. It's what makes up the M
2016-11-04 02:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Courtney 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you from the west coast? I notice this stuff a long time ago when I went to Vegas. The Hershey candy bars here are much much much better. By the time they hit over to the west coast it becomes stale i think. I bought one when I was in Vegas and the dang thing had white stuff all over it. You west coasters don't know what a good hershey candy bar is. Next time your in the east coast check this out.
2006-10-26 09:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called bloom. Chocolate gets this when it is stale or has been exposed to moisture. You can eat chocolate with bloom, but it is a less than desirable experience.
Call the number on the bag and ask for a coupon.
2006-10-26 09:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Marcella G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's mold. Sometimes when they get hot, or melted in transit, they get that white stuff when they get their shape again. They should be edible. Don't throw them out. Call the 800 number and they usually give you a coupon for a free bag!
2006-10-26 09:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by 7aliens 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Often, if chocolate melts, then cools again, the chocolate will take on a whitish overcoat. It does not necessarily mean the chocolate is bad, but I would want to exchange it for a fresh one.
2006-10-26 09:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by Patricia G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-17 05:44:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just be an old pack...Most candy get white on them when they get older. Dont eat anymore I dont know if it'll make you sick but why chance it.
2006-10-26 09:31:37 · answer #8 · answered by HUBBS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they may b old...but if the shells r broken then the white powder could be from the sugary hard shell....make your little brother or boyfriend eats one first (just n case)...wait 10 min.......if he's good...go for it...eat em!
2006-10-26 09:26:59 · answer #9 · answered by AUDREY H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There old or have been too cold! Eat em and if they taste dry, throw em out!
2006-10-26 09:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by lazy lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋