Can you still eat sauce after removing the mold?

It is generally not advisable to eat sauce after removing the mold. Mold can produce harmful toxins that can cause foodborne illnesses. Even if you remove the visible mold, the toxins may still be present in the sauce. It is safer to discard the sauce and make a new batch.

Here are a few reasons why you should not eat sauce after removing the mold:

1. Mold can produce toxins that cause health problems. Mold produces mycotoxins, which are harmful substances that can cause a variety of health problems, including:

* Foodborne illnesses, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

* Allergic reactions, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and difficulty breathing

* Respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis

* Liver damage

* Kidney damage

* Nervous system damage

2. Mold can spread and contaminate other foods. Mold can spread easily, so if you remove the mold from one part of the sauce, it is possible that the mold will spread to other parts of the sauce or to other foods in your refrigerator. It is best to discard the entire batch of sauce to prevent the spread of mold.

3. It is difficult to remove all of the mold from sauce. Even if you think you have removed all of the mold, there may still be microscopic mold spores present in the sauce. These spores can grow into new mold colonies, so it is best to discard the sauce to prevent the growth of new mold.

If you are concerned about food safety, it is always best to err on the side of caution and discard any food that has visible mold.