16 different muesli components were studied for mould contamination an
d their qualitative mycobiota on three media. High counts of moulds we
re found in hazelnuts, cashew kernels, sunflower seeds, cornflakes, pe
anuts and almonds. Linseeds, raisins and different kinds of grain prod
ucts showed lower contamination. The fungal flora consisted of 60 diff
erent species belonging to 21 genera. Penicillium (19 species), Asperg
illus (11 species) and Eurotium (4 species), together with the Mucorac
eae, predominated.