Why is cheese mould unlike other mouldy foods, in that you can eat it and it’s even good for you?
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Some fungi produce chemicals that are toxic to humans as a byproduct of their metabolism. Others don’t. Mushrooms are another example of fungi that aren’t necessarily toxic. The mold produced on cheese is another.
On the ‘is it good for you’ part, well cheese in general isn’t very healthy. But as far as if the mold on the cheese is harmful, the answer is no.
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