What Role Does Noble Mold Play in the Maturing of Sausage, Ham and Meat?

Mold cultures are added to certain types of salami and ham, which ensure that a special aroma develops during the aging process. The noble mold usually settles on the outside of the product and forms a coating there that has a protective and flavoring effect at the same time.

For example, noble mold is used for Hungarian salami to enhance the taste of the sausage. There are even two different types of mold used here. South Tyrolean farmers’ bacon and Bündnerfleisch also mature with the addition of noble mold cultures.

Sausage products that are covered with noble mold must not be smoked. The mushroom cultures die off during the smoking process and the product takes on an unappetizing, uneven appearance.