Green patches on the surface of meat is due to

Correct option is A

✅ (a) Penicillium expansum:
· Green patches or mold growth on meat are commonly caused by the fungus Penicillium expansum.
· This fungus produces greenish spores that visibly discolor the meat surface.
· Penicillium expansum is a spoilage organism that can also produce toxins, affecting meat quality and safety.
· Proper refrigeration and hygiene can prevent such fungal growth.
❌ (b) Pseudomonas syncynea: Bacterial spoilage causing slime and off-odors, but not green patches. ❌ (c) Cladosporium herbarum: A common mold on plants, not typical on meat. ❌ (d) Chromobacterium lividum: A bacterium with blue-green pigmentation but rare in meat spoilage.