Product Description
| Categories | Food Colorants | |
| Qty in 20’FCL | 160000kg | |
| Min Order | 500kg | |
| Origin | China | |
| Packaging | Factory Packaging or Neutral | |
| Certificate | ISO, Kosher, Halal, BRC | |
| CAS No. | 298-96-4 | |
| HS Code | 190490 | |
| Specification | FCC/USP |
Red Yeast Rice, CAS No.75330-75-5, also called kojic rice, is a traditional Chinese culinary and medicinal product that’s used to treat cholesterol levels and other ailments. Red yeast rice powder manufacturing process from fermenting yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice, available as Red-brown to amaranth powder. Since red yeast rice has many beneficial functions, like lowering the cholesterol, reducing blood lipid, reducing blood pressure, reducing blood sugar, and improving the function of the digestive system and the immune system, it is widely used in health nutrition, herbal medicines, and traditional Chinese medicine as a natural dietary supplement or herbal supplement.
As an experienced Red Yeast Rice manufacturer and supplier, we has been supplying and exporting Red Yeast Rice for almost 10 years, please be assured to buy from us. Any inquiries about price and the market trend please feel free to contact us, we will reply you within 1 working day.
Product reference
Red Yeast Rice Specification
| Test | Result |
| Monacolin K, in % | 0.05 ~ 3.0 %American market: 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4%EU Market and other markets: 0.4%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 1.6%, 2.0%, 2.5%, 3%* |
| Appearance | Red powder |
| Source | Monacus purpureus fermented on rice |
| Granularity | 90% passed 100 mesh |
| Tap density, in g/ml | 0.79-1.0 |
| Moisture, in % | ≤10 |
| Heavy metal(Pb), in ppm | ≤1 |
| As, in ppm | ≤1 |
| Aflatoxin B1, in ppb | ≤5.0 |
| Citrinin (test limit ≤50 ppb) | Not detected |
| Yeast, in cfu/g | ≤25 |
| Mold, in cfu/g | ≤25 |
| Total plate, in cfu/g | ≤1000 |
| E.coli, in cfu/g | ≤30 |
| Pathogenic bacteria | Absent |
No.1 Red yeast rice:
Contain lovastatin 0.1%-3.0% .
No.2 Red yeast rice:
Contain lovastatin 0.1%-3.0% and GABA 0.1%-1.0%
No.3 Red yeast rice:
Contain lovastatin sodium 0.1%-3.0% .
No.4 Red yeast rice:
Contain lovastatin 0.1%-3.0% or lovastatin Sodium 0.1%-3.0%
No.5 Red yeast rice with flavonoid active materials:
NO.6 Red Yeast Rice as chicken fodder additive
Contain lovastatin 0.1%-0.2%
NO.7 Red Yeast Rice as color additive
Contain lovastatin 0.1% and GABA0.2mg/g.
Color number at 800u/g-1500u/g.
As a professional Red Yeast Rice supplier, we’re engaged in export and distribute Red Yeast RiceRed Yeast RiceRed Yeast Rice for years. And can provide Kosher, Halal, Ecocert, USDA Organic Certificates for this product.
Price trend of Red Yeast Rice
Raw Materials price: Prices of raw material rice are stable.
Market demand and supply : demand and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Red Yeast Rice manufacturers didn’t change much.
Market Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Red Yeast Rice will be stable in the coming months.
A mass of researches have already indicated that Red Yeast Rice significantly benefits man’s health in aspects as follows:
1. Decrease LDL cholesterol and rise HDL cholesterol without side effects, and inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver by inhibiting the action of HMG-CoA reductase which is known to raise cholesterol levels to keep cholesterol levels in check.
2. Support healthy blood pressure levels, balance blood sugar, lower serum lipid levels, improve blood
circulation, promote cardiovascular health;
3. Promote healthy spleen and stomach function;
4. Benefit for bone health and function;
5. Improve digestion, promote normal cell growth, and slow down the aging process
Red Yeast Rice gluten free
Red Yeast Rice is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide nice red color to Chinese pastries, pickled tofu, red rice vinegar, char siu, and Peking Duck.
Halal Certified Red Yeast Rice
Red Yeast Rice is general recognized as halal.
Kosher Certified Red Yeast Rice
Red Yeast Rice is a red rice powder manufactured through fermentation. Red Yeast Rice is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve.
Red Yeast Rice MSDS
Side Effect of Red Yeast Rice
Red yeast rice is generally considered a safe ingredient. The side effects may:
- Headache.
- Stomachache or bloating.
- Gas.
- Dizziness.
- Heartburn.
- Muscle aches and weakness. This can lead to a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis. Stop taking red yeast rice immediately and call your doctor.
Application and Uses of Red Yeast Rice
Red Yeast Rice is used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry. Red yeast rice is used as food preservative, food colorant, nutrition enhancer. Red yeast rice is used to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation, and improve digestion.
