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Is paper moldy and poisonous?

Moldy is caused by mold propagation, and it must be poisonous.

Molding is a common natural phenomenon, which often appears in food. Food contains a certain amount of starch and protein, and more or less contains some water. The growth and development of molds and eggs need water and warm temperature. Moulds and eggs with low water activity value can't absorb water, but when the water activity value increases after being wetted, moulds and eggs will absorb water in food, and then decompose and eat nutrients in food. Wooden furniture, clothes, books, etc. It is easy to get moldy after being wet for a long time.

Moldy paper can generally be disinfected by exposure to the sun.