Did You Know?
Some molds can make food taste bad!
What is Mold?
Mold is a tiny plant that grows in wet places.
Why is Ochratoxin Bad?
It can make you feel sick if you eat it.
What ochratoxin Does
It can grow on old food.
It can make food taste bad.
It can hurt our tummies.
We should not eat moldy food.
Keep food in a dry place.
Always wash hands before eating.
More About ochratoxin
Ochratoxin is found in some foods. It can come from mold that grows on grains and beans. This mold can grow when food is wet and warm. It is not safe to eat food with ochratoxin.
When we eat food with ochratoxin, it can make us feel sick. It can hurt our tummies and make us tired. This is why we must check our food.
In the future, we can learn more about mold. We can find ways to stop it from growing. This will help keep our food safe and healthy!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Ochratoxins"] --> B["Aspergillus species"]
A["Ochratoxins"] --> C["Penicillium species"]
B["Aspergillus species"] --> D["Ochratoxin A"]
B["Aspergillus species"] --> E["Ochratoxin B"]
C["Penicillium species"] --> F["Ochratoxin C"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Ochratoxins:A type of harmful substance made by certain molds.
Mycotoxins:Toxins produced by fungi that can be harmful.
Aspergillus:A type of mold that can produce toxins.
Penicillium:Another type of mold that can also produce toxins.
Fungal toxin:A poison made by fungi.
