Livo Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Is this what "blue/green" mold looks like? Thanks as always for the info.
ErikB Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Don't think so - that's a tiny bit of leaf that's not fermented well I think 1
Skyfall Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Simple waterspot, no worries. It was on there before it was wrapped, likely while still growing, it's the process of preservation of the original chlorophyll of the leaf.
Smallclub Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 …errr… what colour are tobacco leaves prior to be matured for cigars, again?
CaptainQuintero Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 If you're on about the bluey veins I think it's just natural, maybe even a bit of bruising on the leaf. If it's mould you'll know about it, it will be laid ontop of the leaf like, well like mould Oh, plume will glow florescent under black light too mould wont.
Ginseng Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 Those Opens look just about ready to smoke. Wilkey 1
LouisMazzini Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 blue mold is toxic. green mold can't be good for ya either. white mold...unless significant - like above, and in a tiny quantity on a couple sticks...not terribly a big deal IMHO. White mold likes to hide under cedar sleeves from my experience. Especially w/ Anejos....used to get pretty bad with those. If white mold is at the foot....I chuck those stat. If it's an 02 Sir Winston with mold at the foot, I have a small viewing and ceremony with refreshments to follow, and then I chuck it stat. heh heh. 1
CaptainQuintero Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 The first Opens to actually have flavour " I'm getting old socks and a hint of Stilton " 4
Overproof Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 If you're on about the bluey veins I think it's just natural, maybe even a bit of bruising on the leaf. If it's mould you'll know about it, it will be laid ontop of the leaf like, well like mould Oh, plume will glow florescent under black light too mould wont. Free penicillin for after you smoke one haha
Maplepie Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 If it's mould you'll know about it, it will be laid ontop of the leaf like, well like mould oh lord! it's snowing in your humidor... better check the temp of your wine cooler
nikonNUT Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I agree with Erik. Just a bit of unfremented leaf or a barber pole CC gone horribly wrong Here's what blue/green mold looks like...
CaptainQuintero Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 oh lord! it's snowing in your humidor... better check the temp of your wine cooler It's certainly cold enough! found a box of bhk 53 at the back today and it hurt my fingers to touch the box!!
ZinZan Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I just discovered white mould a box of 10s siglo 6. What do I do after that? Ive wiped it down, can I put it back in the humi?
CaptainQuintero Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 I just discovered white mould a box of 10s siglo 6. What do I do after that? Ive wiped it down, can I put it back in the humi? If you can brush it off with a hankie and it's not throughout the cigar (check the feet) you'll prob be fine. Was the box next to any humidification devices etc? Give the boxes surrounding it s check. As long as you keep temp and humidity low then nothing should grow back, we all have the potential for mould in every cigar box, it's a case if trying to not give it an environment to develop. Obviously that's hard when we create a humid environment to keep cigars yummy! Keep between 60 and 65 rh and you should be fine as long as you keep below say 19c temp?
Fosgate Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 Good read on those spots. http://cigarfan.net/2008/04/05/cigar-wrapper-issues-mold-bloom-and-spots/
JackFNQ Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 So does anyone know anything about the toxicity of blue/green mold?
westg Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 So does anyone know anything about the toxicity of blue/green mold? how much is there ,,small amounts no large amounts yes
JackFNQ Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 One cigar had a fair bit blue/green, but could be wiped off. Isolated now, some on foot but only a couple months since last check. Not alot of sticks with blue or green, mostly white. Will get some more 62rh Boveda - stored at 19C. Ones affected, blue, green, white mold, at 69rh. Not sure how fast it would travel internally. I suppose taste would be bad, but wondering HOW mold is bad for you? I use freezadore with containers. I will put some kitty litter inside the freezerdore as I live in tropics and there is lots of condensation. There may be some leakage between container and freezer. First time I have seen blue/green. Not worried about white mold. Thinking of clipping foot a good idea? Will a blue cigar make you turn green? Or a certain shade of grey?
Fugu Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 So does anyone know anything about the toxicity of blue/green mold? Burn it before you inhale it
CaptainQuintero Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 Well mould is all around us constantly. I would be very hesitant sucking on a concentrated patch of blue/green growth though
cosmoker Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 If you're on about the bluey veins I think it's just natural, maybe even a bit of bruising on the leaf. If it's mould you'll know about it, it will be laid ontop of the leaf like, well like mould Oh, plume will glow florescent under black light too mould wont. I had never heard this about plume and black light. What causes this if you don't mind me asking? Have you ever seen this yourself? I have never seen plume myself and this would be a easy way to check I would imagine.
CaptainQuintero Posted March 26, 2016 Posted March 26, 2016 I had never heard this about plume and black light. What causes this if you don't mind me asking? Have you ever seen this yourself? I have never seen plume myself and this would be a easy way to check I would imagine. I heard about it on ccw, and tested it and mould certainly doesn't appear florescent/luminous. I can only guess that plume, ie the crystallisation of oils, reflects of the crystals? I've never had enough plume build up to test the black light on, but I've tested it on the glittery stuff you sometimes get and that definitely appeared to glow/be luminous/fluorescent
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