what are these strands in my baked goods?

Question

After my banana bread sits out for a few days I see web like strands when it’s broken apart. what is it??!

SillyBee · Answer

This is my guess too. I think the stretchy strands develop as the liquids begin to separate from the flour. When it combines with the sugar, it gets that stretchy quality.

Jennifer W. · Answer

OK- This happens to me too! I live in Central Florida and after leaving any quick bread with fruit out unrefrigerated the bread will start to do this. Unfortunately I dont know they scientific explanation but I will tell you Im convinced its because its starting to break down and its usually accompanied by a slight off taste like its about to go moldy. When I refrigerate my breads this wont happen. I think the fruit is starting to ferment in my warm environment.

HalfPint · Answer

Looks like fiber strands from the bananas.

what are these strands in my baked goods?

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