Posts Tagged ‘microbiology

27 Apr, 2009

Molds In Foods

Posted by: admin In: Food Safety and Hygiene

What is Mycotoxin?
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds which are produced by molds. They exist in cereals, dried fruits, apple, grape juice, celery and other foods. Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) determined that 25% food in all over the world are influenced by mycotoxins (especially aflatoxin).

Are There Any Beneficial Molds?
Some molds are used in cheese production. Cheeses [...]

26 Apr, 2009

Molds In Foods

Posted by: admin In: Food Safety and Hygiene

What Is Mold?
Molds are microscopic fungi which can live on plant and animal. Although how many variety of mold exist in the world isn’t known, it is expected that ten thousand. Generally, molds have filamentous pattern and form spor. These spors are transformed by air, water and insects.
As a difference from unicellular bacteria, molds form [...]


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