MEET THE MICROBES
HOW DO THESE CELLS FORM COLONIES, CONTAMINATING OUR FOOD?
Mould
Foods that contain moisture are prime targets for mould. Growing from spores, which are carried in the air around us, these thread-like fungal structures can become harmful when they are ingested. Coming into contact with food, they use the food’s nutrients to multiply, spreading over the surface and throughout the food. When enough mould has accumulated, it can usually be observed in furry or dusty-looking patches of white, or shades of green.