When it comes to mouldy food, knowing what's safe and what's not can help prevent food waste while keeping you healthy.

so never drink mouldy apple juice. Soft fruit and veg, such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peaches, should be thrown away, as their high moisture content means they’re more likely to be contaminated ...

Onions produce ethylene gas, a plant hormone that ripens fruit and vegetables to make them more ... which can cause onions to go mouldy before their time. If you wish to keep your onions fresh ...

as more air in the space will keep your vegetables dry. Potatoes release moisture, which can cause them to become mouldy and begin sprouting if they are not stored properly. Keep potatoes in a ...

Dr Ross also warns that "mouldy food often doesn't taste that good ... and senior research fellow at the University of Sydney says, "fruit or veg that has a high-water content is likely to ...

Some slices look OK, though, with smaller or no mouldy bits. Are those safe to eat? Maybe they haven’t been touched by the mould yet, you think. The idea of eating them is gross, but if you are ...