Fungi

yeast and molds

mold characterisitcs

• spoil food, can cause illnes

• some produce toxin

• grow well in any condition, esp acidic food w low AW

• SLOWED and not destroyred by freezer

prevention of mold

throw out food unless mold is part of food

yeast

spoil food quickly, smell or tase of alc when spoils food,

• white or pink discolouration or slime, may bubble

• acidic food with little moisture

• food w yeast should be chucked out dog

moulds produce

mycotoxins