Which of the following organism is useful in the preparation of roquefort cheese?

Mucor

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Rhizopus

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Aspergillus

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Penicillium

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Solution

The correct option is D Penicillium
Penicillium roqueforti is a common saprotrophic fungus. The major industrial use of this fungus is the production of blue cheese, flavouring agents, antifungals, polysaccharides, proteases and other enzymes. The fungus has been a constituent of roquefort, stilton, Danish blue, cabrales and other blue cheese.

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