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NALT Full

Preferred term

spoilage fungi

Type

Topic

Definition

Fungus that contributes to the acidifying, discoloring, and general breakdown of foods into unsafe states capable of causing food poisoning. Examples include, molds, slimes, and fuzzes.
Source: US, Environmental Protection Agency
Concept scheme: NALT Full
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

spoilage microorganisms

Narrower concepts

spoilage yeast

Related concepts

Synonyms

food spoilage fungi

In other languages

hongos de descomposición

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/301670

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