| Penicillium candidum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Trichocomaceae |
| Genus: | Penicillium |
| Species: | P. candidum |
| Binomial name | |
| Penicillium candidum Link |
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Penicillium candidum, is a synonym of Penicillium camemberti Thom. It is a mold in the genus Penicillium, used to make Brie and Camembert cheeses. It is related to Penicillium chrysogenum, the source of Penicillin, but not closely enough to ward off infection in those who consume the cheese. Allergic cross-reactivity, however, was reported. It is important to note that an allergy to Penicillin does not necessarily imply an allergy to cheeses made using P. candidum.[1]