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Roquefort cheese mould, Blue mould
Penicillium roqueforti

Family: Aspergillaceae


What it is like

A fungus.


Where it is found

Countries/locations it is found in


How it is used for food

This mould forms dark green veins in some cheeses. It is also used in curing hams.

Edible parts

Fungus


How it is grown


Its other names

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