Monascus Color High Quality Food Pigment Water Soluble Monascus Red Powder
Product Description
Monascus Red is a natural pigment mainly produced by the fermentation of rice or other grains by Monascus purpureus. Monascus red yeast is widely used in food and health products because of its bright red color and various health benefits.
Source:
Monascus red is mainly derived from the fermentation product of Monascus and is often used in traditional red yeast rice products.
Ingredients:
Monascus red contains a variety of pigment components, mainly Monacolin K and other biologically active substances.
COA
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | Red powder | Complies |
| Order | Characteristic | Complies |
| Assay(Carotene) | ≥60.0% | 60.6% |
| Tasted | Characteristic | Complies |
| Loss on Drying | 4-7(%) | 4.12% |
| Total Ash | 8% Max | 4.85% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10(ppm) | Complies |
| Arsenic(As) | 0.5ppm Max | Complies |
| Lead(Pb) | 1ppm Max | Complies |
| Mercury(Hg) | 0.1ppm Max | Complies |
| Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max. | 100cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mould | 100cfu/g Max. | ＞20cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | Complies |
| E.Coli. | Negative | Complies |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Complies |
| Conclusion | Conform to USP 41 | |
| Storage | Store in a well-closed place with constant low temperature and no direct sun light. | |
| Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored | |
Function
1.Natural pigments: Monascus red yeast is often used as a food colorant to give food a bright red color. It is widely used in soy sauce, meat products, pastries, etc.
2.lipid-lowering effect: Monascus red is thought to help reduce blood fat and cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health.
3.Antioxidant effect: Contains antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals and protect cell health.
4.Promote digestion: May help improve intestinal health and promote digestion.
Application
1.Food Industry: Monascus red yeast is widely used in meat products, condiments, beverages and baked goods as a natural pigment and nutritional additive.
2.Health products: Due to its lipid-lowering and antioxidant properties, Monascus Red is often used as an ingredient in health supplements to help improve cardiovascular health.
3.Traditional Food: In some Asian countries, red yeast rice is a traditional food and is often used to make rice, wine, and pastries.
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