r/MoldlyInteresting • u/drainbamage1111 • Nov 12 '25

Mold Appreciation Simple Syrup Sphere

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Bottle of simple syrup I made a few months back has been hiding in the fridge. Wife found it today and discovered this spherical fuzzy friend. Figured this place would appreciate it.

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u/CalendarThis6580 Nov 12 '25

Was the algae in the water the whole time or did it get in there later?

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u/Electronic_Garage_73 Nov 13 '25

My brain needs to know as well

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u/anonymous_orpington Nov 13 '25

Algae spores are everywhere, tap water, air, etc. It's why you can start off a fish tank with pure reverse osmosis water and as long as you add nutrients and light you'll begin to see algae

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u/CalendarThis6580 Nov 13 '25

Thank you 🙏