Penicillium

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Penicillium or bread mold is a genus of fungus that includes:

• Penicillium notatus which produces penicillin
• Penicillium glaucum used in making gorgonzola
• Penicillium candida used in making Brie cheese and Camembert cheese
• Penicillium roqueforti used in making Roquefort and Danish Blue cheese