It tends to cause rotting in fruits that are stored at . The conidia are colourless and have a slimy coating. G. candidum is also found occasionally in the human gut, feces, sputum and on skin.
Fruits that are kept at low temperatures are prone to spoilage due to this organism. The conidia of this fungus are colourless and have a sticky coating. It can also be found in the human body, particularly in the gut, as well as in feces, sputum, and on the skin.