The red bread mould fungus
Monilia sitophila
Family: Mucedinaceae
What it is like
A fungus.
Where it is found
It occurs worldwide growing on organic materials.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
It is used to produce fermented products. The mould is used in the fermentation of onchom cake. Different strains produce different colours.
Edible parts
Microorganism - colouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Onchom mould
Synonyms
Monilia aurantiaca Herter non Peck & Sacc.; Neurospora sitophila Shear & Dodge;