Three day old pancake batter with grey spots

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I know from experience and Googling that day-old carrot cake can result in green carrot bits due to oxidation but remains perfectly edible. Has the same thing happened to my pancake batter? Or are these grey spots speckled throughout mold? It doesn't smell nor taste off.



Best Answer

Yes, the pancake batter is going bad and bacteria is developing. No mold is good. In a restaurant environment I would sometimes keep it over night in the fridge but not any longer. From a food safety standpoint, food should not be left out longer than 4 hours before being discarded. Just because it does not smell does not mean it is OK. Pancake batter is cheap so tossing it is no loss. If you are asking your question from a chemical reaction standpoint, I am sorry I can't help. But I do not think you would want to go to a restaurant and be served pancakes with grey spots.




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Quick Answer about "Three day old pancake batter with grey spots"

Yes, the pancake batter is going bad and bacteria is developing. No mold is good. In a restaurant environment I would sometimes keep it over night in the fridge but not any longer. From a food safety standpoint, food should not be left out longer than 4 hours before being discarded.

Why does leftover pancake batter turn GREY?

Pancake batter contains baking soda and baking powder both. When refrigerated , the gray color is generally because of the chemical reactions of this acid with the flour.

Can I use 3 day old pancake batter?

A regular pancake batter made using flour, milk, and eggs is okay when stored for between 2 to 5 days in the fridge.

How can you tell if pancake batter has gone bad?

If there is a strange odor coming from the mix, or if it smells like mold, then it is not safe for you to eat. If there are any signs of blue-green spots on the mix, then you are looking at mold, and you should throw the mixture away.

Why does pancake batter get black spots?

Little black dots may form on the batter's surface on days 2 and 3 \u2014 they're a harmless result of oxygenation. Just stir to combine. Add mix-ins such as nuts, fresh or dried fruit, or chocolate chips to the batter just before cooking.



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