Actinomucor elegans
(Eidam) C. R. Benj. & Hesselt.
Sufu mould
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Summary
Source: WikipediaActinomucor elegans was originally described by Schostakowitsch in Siberia in 1898 and reevaluated by Benjamin and Hesseltine in 1957. Commonly found in soil and used for the commercial production of fermented tofu and other products made by soy fermentation. Its major identifying features are its spine-like projections on the sporangiophore and its ribbon-like hyphal structure when found in the tissue of a host.
Description
A mould in the Mucoraceae family found in temperate and tropical regions, used in the commercial production of fermented soy products.
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Edible Uses
This mould is used in the commercial manufacture of sufu. It is also used by inoculating fresh soybean curd to produce pehtze.
Traditional Uses
This mould is used in the commercial manufacture of sufu. Also by inoculating fresh soybean curd with the mould pehtze can be produced.
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Distribution
It is a temperate and tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Taiwan, Worldwide,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 252
