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. 2023 May 29;13:8710. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-35275-5

Table 6.

Multiple response analysis by respondent’s attitude towards consuming foods showing visible fungal growth.

Categories N % % of cases
Shortage of food 74 10.7% 15.0%
Scrape off, wash or cut infected portion 383 55.6% 77.5%
Nothing happened after eating 107 15.5% 21.7%
The taste of the food does not change on cooking 44 6.4% 8.9%
Do not believe they are harmful toxins 55 8.0% 11.1%
Contaminated foods are cheaper on the market 26 3.8% 5.3%
Total 689 100% 139.5%