Rhizopus stolonifer
(Ehrenberg ex Fries) Lind
Tempeh mould, Bean curd cheese
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Mould, Fungus
It is used in the production of tempeh and is also involved in making pozol, a fermented corn product of Mexico.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Asia, China, Central America, Mexico, North America,
How to Identify
A white mould or fungus in the family Mucoraceae, distributed in tropical regions.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Rhizopus stolonifer is commonly known as black bread mold. It is a member of Zygomycota and considered the most important species in the genus Rhizopus. It is one of the most common fungi in the world and has a global distribution although it is most commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a common agent of decomposition of stored foods. Like other members of the genus Rhizopus, R. stolonifer grows rapidly, mostly in indoor environments.
Names & Synonyms
Pozol mould
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 253
- Hu, Shiu-ying, 2005, Food Plants of China. The Chinese University Press. p 262
