Sufu mould
Actinomucor elegans

Family: Mucoraceae

What it is like

A mould.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Taiwan, Worldwide

How it is used for food

This mould is used in the commercial manufacture of sufu. Also by inoculating fresh soybean curd with the mould pehtze can be produced.

Edible parts

Mould, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhizopus elegans Eidam;