Monascus Red Color Extract - Premium Quality from China Suppliers and Factory for Food and Beverage Applications
What is Monascus red color and how is it made?
Monascus red color is a natural red pigment. It is produced through liquid fermentation, extraction, concentration, and refining, using rice as the primary raw material.
What are the physical properties and solubility of Monascus red color?
The product is available as a red liquid or powder that is easily soluble in both water and ethanol, providing vibrant hues for food coloring.
How stable is Monascus red color under heat and different pH levels?
Monascus red color features excellent thermal stability that outperforms other synthetic pigments. It is also stable to light and heat, and can be used across the entire pH range.
Does Monascus red color have health or antibacterial benefits?
Yes, it has pure natural health care effects, along with strong antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Tests show it strongly inhibits several easily contaminated food microorganisms.
Can Monascus red color replace nitrite in meat products?
Yes, due to its excellent coloring performance and strong bacteriostatic effect, it is widely used as a replacement for nitrite as a coloring agent in meat products.
What are the primary fields of application for Monascus red color?
It is widely used in candy, cooked meat products, bean curd, biscuits, seasoning sauce, wine, medicine, cosmetics, and various other fields.