fungus
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They also questioned whether ethanol released through the barrels of whisky could cause the fungus black mould to appear.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
This included scenes where the interior becomes overgrown with moss and fungus.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
But he also says the taste is on another level, with the fungus providing an umami-like richness that complements the chocolate.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026
We know in 1845, potato fields — the primary source of food for the poor — became infested with a devastating fungus that destroyed 40% of the crop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
It is also possible that the fungus gives the tree protection from bacteria or other fungi.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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