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		soperj on Dec 6, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mold Course > (Aspergillus, the Penicillin mold) the Penicillin mold would be Penicillium, Aspergillus is used to make Soya Sauce and Sake.

twodave on Dec 6, 2023 | [–]

Thanks for the clarification. I’m mostly repeating from (sometimes bad) memory my conversation with a mold inspector from a few weeks ago.

bregma on Dec 6, 2023 | [–]

Aspergillis is commonly known as mildew. It's black.

soperj on Dec 6, 2023 | [–]

Aspergillis is a whole host of different molds. They can be all different colours.

See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillus#/media/File:Four_3...

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