Stump the Librarian
Stump the Librarian
Kent District Library
Episode 80 What's in my fridge?!
30 minutes Posted Nov 19, 2025 at 8:00 pm.
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Join Liz and Jill as we answer the questions “how does mold grow on food?” and “Is a tater tot protein? What is a carbohydrate?” We have a fact about an African animal and a graphic novel that you are sure to love! To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!   
Regarding mold... 
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/science/activity/mold 
https://extension.umn.edu/preserving-and-preparing/are-molds-foods-dangerous 
https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/why-dont-we-get-sick-when-we-eat-moldy-blue-cheese 
https://greencitizen.com/blog/mold-in-compost/ 
https://www.sciencing.com/why-does-mold-grow-food-4966797/ 
https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-to-know-mold-food 
"Mold." World Book Kids, 2025, 
   www.worldbookonline.com/kids/article?id=ar831547. Accessed 16 Oct. 
"penicillin." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 11 Jun. 2025. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/penicillin/390831. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025. 
 
 
Regarding nutrients... 
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/carbohydrate/399389 
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/food-and-nutrition/353140#311021-toc 
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/food-and-nutrition/274373 
https://youtu.be/Q29F4a61J7k?si=Ak1ysGVk7GbjfZ3C