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Does light affect the rate at which mold grows on food?

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Does light affect the rate at which mold grows on food?

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Mold requires no light to grow on food or any other substrate, and the presence of light will not influence its rate of growth. Mold establishment and growth requires only four components: mold spores, a food source, warm temperatures and ample moisture.References:U.S.