Re: Why do onions get a black mold on them?

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> Q: Why do onions get a black mold on them? Are the onions safe to

> eat or should they be tossed? -- N.R., Doylestown.

>

> A: The black mold is caused by Aspergillus niger, a fungus common

in soil. It can infect onions while they're growing or in storage.

>

> According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and

> Inspection Service, it's safe to trim mold from firm vegetables

and

> consume the uncontaminated portion. Trim at least 1 inch around

and

> below the mold. To prevent cross contamination, do not allow the

> knife to come in contact with the mold.

" Cross contamination " ?

What a concept!

But if you really want to avoid Aspergillus Niger, you'll have to

stop drinking soft drinks and soy sauce, since these are made with

citric acid, a " tartener " that is produced by vats of fermented

Aspergillus Niger.

What? and you thought Citric Acid was from " Citrus " juice?

That was long ago.

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I drink an occasional " AsperCola " and can't tell that is has any bad

effect on me.