Monilia sitophila
Sacc.
The red bread mould fungus
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Description
A fungus of the Mucedinaceae family that occurs worldwide on organic materials.
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Edible Uses
The mould is used as a microorganism for colouring and to produce fermented products, particularly in the fermentation of onchom cake. Different strains produce different colours.
Traditional Uses
It is used to produce fermented products. The mould is used in the fermentation of onchom cake. Different strains produce different colours.
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Distribution
It occurs worldwide growing on organic materials.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Onchom mould
References (4)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 2 (I-Z) p 1513
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 251 (As Neurospora sitophila)
- Heyne, K., 1927, p 87
- Ochse, p 365