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A dried sample of the original Penicillium mold that Fleming discovered in 1928. Cade Martin For many people, a bloom of mold symbolizes failure. But this small medallion of mold, its two dots of ...

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For example, the signature bloomy rind of Brie or Camembert is made from Penicillium candidum mold and is entirely safe to eat — it’s what gives these cheeses their signature flavor.

Fleming continued to experiment with what he called “mold juice,” eventually isolating the Penicillium fungus as the bacteria slayer. He published his findings in 1929 in the British Journal ...

A notable example is penicillin, discovered by chance from the Penicillium mold. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections and highlighted the potential of natural ...

The white coating on salami is a strain of mold called Penicillium nalgiovense. The name may sound like a disease, but don’t worry; it serves an important purpose in the production of salami.