Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-07-14 20:13:46 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3205BD7F10E1ABB44181C1AD40907E428B059138D270CD8F0BBBAAE5CDF4D060
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Original Note:
Whilst Mejdool dates can contain black mould (Aspergillus sp.) the strain found in them has been shown not to produce the dangerous mycotoxin that is often associated with black mould (Ochratoxin A) as shown in this study: https://www.dead-sea.org.il/dead-sea.org.il/originals/Isolation%20and%20identification%20of%20Aspergillus%20sp.%20from%20decayed%20Medjool%20date%20fruit.docx
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