What makes mould grow?

There are mould spores everywhere. when you put a bread mould in a stored container for long, it gets dirty. moulds spores attach to dust particles or dirty food items. so that is how moulds form.

Why does mould grow in homes or buildings?

Moulds and fungi are found in nature and are necessary for the breakdown of leaves, wood and other plant debris. These micro-organisms can enter a building directly or by their spores being carried in by the air. In a home or building, moulds and fungi are usually found growing on wood, drywall (plaster/gypsum/Sheetrock(R)), upholstery, fabric, wallpaper, drapery, ceiling tiles, and carpeting.

Doest yeast grow mould?

Yeast will not grow, but it will create and develop fungus. Shabirah.

mould growth within buildings

The majority of buildings contain mould spores, but some buildings are mouldier than others. Indoor moulds can be remarkably tolerant of dry conditions but none can live without some minimal moisture source for a prolonged period of time. Excessively mouldy buildings generally have a source of moisture leading to unusually excessive mould growth. The source of the moisture may be a moist sub-floor environment, a dripping pipe, a leaking roof or some other fairly obvious cause. In many cases the mould can be readily seen growing on walls or other materials in contact with the moisture source. Sometimes the moisture can occur inside walls and not be visually apparent. A common but not so obvious cause of moisture in colder winter months is condensation inside south facing walls.

Why does mould grow on food?

Mould grows on food because the food is certainly gone bad. Letting the people know that's its gone bad it grows mould and also mould grows because that food may have been lying somewhere for a long time also mould grows when it lies in 1 place after a while there is no space left for the air so then the juice from that certain product goes all over the place in a certain time becoming mould. Shabirah

What are the different types of moulds?(and a few pictures)

Acremonium Aspergillus Cladosporium Fusarium Mucor Penicillium Rhizopus Stachybotrys Trichoderma

What is the growing conditions of bread mould?

Warm, moist and sometimes dark areas work best. Bread mould grows very well if there is any moisture caught in a bread box with bread in it. Dark places such as the cupboard, the school locker, drawer, etc. Mould can be easily found in the wheat bread where the air is only limited. Yeast which grows fungus can make mould.

How food can get mould?

Moul doesn't exactly grow but it breeds and multiplys instead. Shabirah.

Why Can Mold Grow in the Refrigerator?

While most molds prefer warmer temperatures, they can grow at refrigerator temperatures, too. Molds also tolerate salt and sugar better than most other food invaders. Therefore, molds can grow in refrigerated jams and jelly and on cured, salty meats — ham, bacon, salami, and bologna.

Where Are Molds Found?

Molds are found in virtually every environment and can be detected, both indoors and outdoors, year round. Mold growth is encouraged by warm and humid conditions. Outdoors, they can be found in shady, damp areas or places where leaves or other vegetation are decomposing. Indoors, they can be found where humidity levels are high.Molds form spores which, when dry, float through the air and find suitable conditions where they can start the growth cycle again.

Where does mould grow best?

mold needs moisture, nutrients and a suitable place to grow to conduct. Outdoors, mold can be found on soil, foods, plant matter, and other items. Mold is usally found in wet areas but should search behind and underneath materials furniture, or stored items. Sometimes destructive techniques may be needed to inspect and clean enclosed spaces where mold and moisture are hidden.

mold growth

Even if the oil from your skin that is left when you touch an otherwise unsuitable surface, like stainless steel, or the soap residue left from a good cleaning will provide sufficient nutrients to support the growth of some molds. And many of the most common materials found in homes like wood, paper and organic fibers are among the most preferred of mold nutrients.

On which food does mold grow best on?

There are different types of mold, and some grow better than others on certain foods. It sounds like a good project. Most likely the mold spores will be found in the air for the exposure of your selected mediums. Fruit spoils by mold growth. Try several varieties of fruit. If you find a piece that has already started to rot, you have the mold already. Vegetables grow mold also. Inside a cut jack-o-lantern mold will grow after about a week. When looking for the fruit try to avoid those which have been waxed to preserve them. Shabirah.

What foods do moulds grow the fastest?

the more moisture a food has and the more time it spends outside a refrigerator or freezer, the faster it is going to spoil, though not necessarily from mold. Wrappers will give protection from heat and fairly good protection from bacteria, vermin, etc, but only temporarily before natural spoilage occurs. Thus, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, etc, will spoil much faster than would dry goods, such as crackers, dehydrated foods, raisins, and so on, under similar conditions

Dangers of Mold on Food.

Mold can be very dangerous if eaten. Mold is perhaps most common on bread, cheese, and fruits and vegetables left out in the kitchen. Eating mold on any item has the potential to make you very sick. Simply cutting off the moldy part does not render the food safe to eat. Mold has the ability to penetrate deep into the food and not just fester on the surface. If you do spot mold on your food, it is best to inspect the entire serving and not just one spot. In addition, if the food you are eating is part of a package of multiple servings, you should check all of them--mold can spread very quickly and infest an entire package of food. Shabirah.

Conditions for Mold Growth.

Mold needs four things in order to grow: water, food, suitable air quality and temperature. Food that contains any kind of water or fluid is susceptible to mold growth. In addition, mold can only grow if it has food readily available to feed itself and grow. Mold is a fungus that feeds off of dead or dying organic matter, and can be destructive to your health and food quality. Mold will grow best in damp, dark and cool conditions, but can also grow in warmer temperatures as well. Mold grows best between 55 to 70 degrees Celsius. Shabirah.

How Mold Grows on Food?

Tiny mold spores are all around us in the air, which is not harmful to our health in moderation. Once a spore lands on a surface, it searches for water and nutrients to feed off of. Food is able to grow mold easily because it is often kept in the perfect environment to foster mold growth. The temperature is usually about right, air quality is good, and the food itself provides the nutrients and water the mold needs in order to grow. As the spore takes root, it begins to spread and create more spores and spread quickly on the surface of your food. Some molds can take over your food in a matter of 12 to 24 hours, while others may take weeks. Shabirah.

What are some ways that people use to preserve their food?

Refrigerator, artificial preservatives, natural preservatives like vinegar and salt, tupperware. Shabirah

What are moulds?

Moulds are fungi that grow in a form of multicellular filaments, called hyphae. In contrast, microscopic fungi that grow as single cells are called yeasts. A connected network of these tubular branching hyphae has multiple, genetically identical nuclei and is considered a single organism, referred to as a colony or in more technical terms a mycelium. Multicellular-composed of several or many cells hyphae-(in a fungus) one of the threadlike elements of the mycelium. tubular-of or pertaining to a tube or tubes.

What other foods do you think might grow molds if left exposed?

Cheese, oranges, tomatoes, lemons, onions, used coffee grounds, potatoes (determining what foods mold the best can be an entirely different experiment). Shabirah

Where and how bread be stored to keep it free from molds?

Someplace that sealed in the refrigerator, in the light, someplace dry, someplace cool. Shabirah

Why does mould grow on food?

Moulds grow on food because the food is certainly gone bad. By letting people know it's gone bad, it starts to grow mould and mould grows because the food may have been lying somewhere for a very long time and also mould will grow when it lies in 1 place after a while when there is no space left for the air so the juice from that certain product goes all over the place in a certain time becoming 'mould' .

What Does Mold Need To Grow?

Mould need moisture, nutrition and a suitable place to grow. These three points are very important for growing mould.

What type of food do moulds grow the faster?

Any type of food that is with yeast the moulds can grow faster. -Shabirah