Food on which fungi has grown cannot be eaten. - Vidyadip

Question

Food on which fungi has grown cannot be eaten.

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Answer

Various species of fungi grow on food items like pickles, murabba, jam, sauce, chutney etc.
They use the nutrients in these food items for growth and reproduction.
During this activity, fungi release mycotoxins, certain poisonous chemicals, into the food and thus food becomes poisonous.
Hence, the food on which fungi have grown cannot be eaten.

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