Monascus Red
What is Monascus Red ?
Monascus Red Powder have been used as a natural coloring agent and natural food additive in East Asia. These pigments, which are produced by various species of Monascus, improve the color of foods and their sensory characteristics.
Applications
Monascus red powder, derived from the fermentation of Monascus species, is a natural red coloring agent widely used in various industries. Let's explore its uses:
1. Food Industry
Monascus red powder is commonly utilized as a natural food colorant. It imparts a vibrant red hue to a variety of food products, including sausages, meat products, noodles, rice, and beverages. Due to its natural origin, it is preferred by many food manufacturers seeking alternatives to synthetic colorants.
2. Pharmaceuticals
In the pharmaceutical industry, Monascus red powder is sometimes used as a coloring agent in the production of certain medicines and supplements. It provides a visually appealing and recognizable color to pharmaceutical products.
3. Cosmetics
Some cosmetic products, such as lipsticks and blushes, may contain Monascus red powder for its natural coloring properties. Its use aligns with the growing consumer demand for natural and organic ingredients in cosmetic formulations.
Product Parameters
| Items | Standards | Results |
| Physical Analysis |
| Appearance | Black Red Powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Mesh Size | 100% through 80% mesh size | Conforms |
| General Analysis |
| Identification | Identical to R.S. sample | Conforms |
| Specification | E100 | Conforms |
| Extract Solvents | Water and Ethanol | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying (g/100g) | ≤3.0 | 1.24% |
| Ash(g/100g) | ≤4.0 | 2.05% |
| Chemical Analysis |
| Pesticides Residue (mg/kg) | 0.05 | Conforms |
| Residual Solvent | <0.05% | Conforms |
| Residual Radiation | Negative | Conforms |
| Lead(Pb) (mg/kg) | <4.0 | Conforms |
| Arsenic(As) (mg/kg) | <3.0 | Conforms |
| Cadmium(Cd) (mg/kg) | <2.0 | Conforms |
| Mercury(Hg) (mg/kg) | <0.5 | Conforms |
| Microbiological Analysis |
| Total Plate Count(cfu/g) | ≤1,000 | 215 |
| Molds and Yeast (cfu/g) | ≤100 | 54 |
| Coliforms (cfu/g) | Negative | Conforms |
| Salmonella(/25g) | Negative | Conforms |
Package & Storage
Our packing method is 1KG/Aluminium bags, 25kg/drum
For some products that require special packaging during transportation, we will carry out more delicate packaging. For example, retinal needs to be stored at -20 °C, so we choose cold chain transportation during transportation; deoxyarbutin will change color during transportation, so we will Vacuum packing of deoxyarbutin
