What is another word for blue mold fungus?
Pronunciation: [blˈuː mˈə͡ʊld fˈʌŋɡəs] (IPA) 
Blue mold fungus is also known as Penicillium roqueforti, one of the most familiar types of mold. This mold is popularly used in cheese making because of its distinctive blue veins and a sharp tangy flavor in blue cheese. Some of the synonyms related to blue mold fungus are Penicillium glaucum, Penicillium paneum, and Penicillium nalgiovense. Penicillium glaucum is mostly found in blue, green, and white veined cheese, while Penicillium paneum is used to ripen French brie. Finally, Penicillium nalgiovense is used primarily in the production of fermented sausages. Despite being considered a fungus, blue mold is widely used in the food industry to create distinctive flavors in different culinary preparations.
