Oidium lactis
Fresen.
Lactia oidia
Erysiphaceae Edible: Yeast, Mould, Fungus
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Description
A yeast fungus in the Erysiphaceae family used in cheese manufacture; probably now classified as Geotrichum candidum.
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Edible Uses
The mould is used in the manufacture of certain cheeses.
Traditional Uses
The mould is used in the manufacture of certain cheeses.
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Notes
Probably now Geotrichum candidum.
Synonyms
Oospora lactis
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 251 (Also as Oospora lactis)