New insights for effective mould control

Recent studies indicate that mould inhibitors are more effective when the propionate fraction is activated during the production process. For mould control, it means a more cost effective strategy to maintain the nutritional quality and safety of raw materials and feed. By Jaco Eissen, Maarten van der Heijden and Hans van Dam Moulds are micro organisms that produce thousands of tiny particles called spores as part of their reproductive cycle. Actively growing mould colonies are usually visible