Penicillium

Penicillium

Scientific classification

Species

Penicillium notatum
Penicillium glaucum
Penicillium candida
Penicillium roqueforti
''Penicillium marneffei

Penicillium or bread mold is a genus of fungus that includes:

Penicillium notatum which produces penicillin
Penicillium glaucum used in making gorgonzola
Penicillium candida used in making Brie cheese and Camembert cheese
Penicillium roqueforti used in making Roquefort and Danish Blue cheese
Penicillium marneffei a thermally dimorphic species endemic in Southeast Asia, which is a problem in AIDS patients.

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