Monascus red color/extract

Monascus red color is a natural red pigment made by liquid fermentation, extraction, concentration, and refining of rice as the main raw material. The product is red liquid or powder easily soluble in water and ethanol. It has vibrant hues that add beauty to food.

Studies have proved that the thermal stability of Monascus red color is better than other synthetic pigments, and its heat resistance is also excellent in natural pigments. Monascus red color has significant benefits involving good antibacterial and antioxidant effects. Antibacterial tests on 54 easily contaminated microorganisms in food have proved that the Monascus red color has a strong inhibitory effect on some bacteria. Because Monascus red color has good coloring performance and strong bacteriostatic effect, it can replace nitrite as a coloring agent for meat products and has been widely used in meat products.

Besides, Monascus red color has pure natural health care effects. It has a bright color, good dyeing ability, is stable to light and heat, and it can be used in all the range of pH.

Now, it is widely used in candy, cooked meat products bean curd, biscuits, seasoning sauce, wine, and medicine. cosmetics, and other fields.