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2. Mold

Mold is fungi that grow in the form of

multicellular filaments called hyphae. A

connected of these tubular branching

hyphae has multiple, genetically nuclei

and is considered a single organism

referred to as a colony or in more

technical terms a mycelium.

The contamination with mold is easily

detected because of the presence of

furry hyphae or treadlike structure

which in many instances is colored. They

often contribute a musty odor and flavor

to the food they invade. Mould can be

found at our daily food such as bread,

cheese, citrus fruit, vegetable, frozen

meat and dried food (nuts and spices)