Does Blue Cheese Have Antibiotic Properties?
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In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin from a species of the Penicillium mold, but does blue cheese have antibiotic properties? The distinct, tangy flavor and blue-green veins of cheeses like Roquefort and Stilton are also due to a specific type of *Penicillium* mold, which can produce compounds with antibacterial and antifungal qualities.
