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Sometimes, you may notice a black powder or white discs floating on the pickle or murabba, when a jar is opened after a long time. What exactly is this? Why are such food items not good to eat?

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  • A black powder or white disc floating on the pickle or murabba are fungi. 
  • Different fungal species depend on host (pickle and murabba) for their growth and reproduction. 
  • During this process, fungi secretes mycotoxins which are poisonous chemicals; which ultimately spoil the food. Consuming such food can cause food poisoning. 
  • Therefore, such food items are not good to eat.


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