Does garlic affect the mold growth?

Answer 1

Although garlic contains allicin, a powerful antibiotic and fungicide, that gives garlic a great reputation as a home remedy there are some varieties of mold capable of invading garlic. Common mold infections include penicillium molds and black mold. Such molds render the clove or bulb of garlic unfit for human consumption, as said mold or fungi grow develop a strong resistance to it's antibiotics. Unless you are talking about mold or fungi know to be edible (corn smut, blue cheese mold), just avoid them, regardless of where they grow.

Answer 2

If its sitting around long enough to get moldy then you need to eat more garlic.

Answer 3

Garlic can indeed affect the mold growth. It actually inhibits the growth of mold and is often used to naturally fight fungal infections in the human body.