Was clearing out my pantry and found an empty can of cashews kept for future storage. Opened it and found this abomination.
There looked to be pantry moths crawling on it and through the holes. I instinctively poked it and the film was taut like a drum. The lid was sealed and I didn't find any holes for air exchange or anything to get in and out of th3 container. I put it in my microwave to observe this.
I assume it must be some kind of mold on top. How are the moths staying alive? Is there an entire ecosystem inside this jar?? I'm wary of just tossing it before destroying with fire.