Basic Information:
Product name: monascus red
Appearance: Red to dark -red powder
Latin name: Monascus purpureus
Other names: red yeast rice, red kojic rice,red koji, fermented rice etc.
Hot sale Color Value: E80 E100 E150
Solubility: 100% Water-soluble
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Function:
1.Natural Coloring Agent: Provides a vibrant red color to various products, serving as a natural alternative to synthetic dyes.
2.Flavoring Agent: Adds a slightly fermented flavor to foods, contributing to the overall sensory profile of the product.
3.Antioxidant Properties: Contains compounds with antioxidant activities, which can help in protecting cells from oxidative damage.
4.Potential Health Benefits: Known for its traditional use in red yeast rice, which contains monacolin K (a statin-like compound) that can help in managing cholesterol levels.
Application:
Pharmaceutical Applications: Primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical industry, these raw materials are used to formulate drugs that lower blood pressure and potentially treat Alzheimer's disease.
Health Product Industry: Employed as active ingredients in products designed to improve blood circulation and support digestive health.
Food Industry Uses: Extensively applied in the food industry as dietary supplements and natural colorants. They enhance a variety of products, including cold drinks, instant rice and noodles, jams, baked goods, fruit-based snacks, condiments, decorative fruits and vegetables, beverages, mixed wines, roasted nuts and seeds, jellies, cocoa products, chocolates and confections, pickled vegetables, ready-to-eat cereals, puffed foods, mixed milk powders, and cream powder blends.
