Red yeast rice extract is rice that has been fermented by the red yeast,monascus purpureus. red yeast rice extract has been used by the Chinese for many centuries as a food preservative, food colorant , spice, and ingredient in rice wine. Red yeast rice continues to be a dietary staple in China, Japan, and Asian communities in the United States, with an estimated average consumption of 14 to 55 grams of red yeast rice per day per person.
Product Name:Red Yeast Rice Extract
Latin Name:Oryza.Sativa L.
CAS No:75330-75-5
Plant Part Used:Seed
Assay:Monacolin K, Lovastatin 1.0%,2.0%,3.0% by HPLC
Colour:Reddish-brown powder with characteristic odor and taste
GMO Status:GMO Free
Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums
Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light
Shelf Life:24 months from date of production
Function:
-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.
-Support healthy blood pressure levels, balance blood sugar, lower serum lipid levels, improve blood circulation, promote cardiovascular health;
-Promote healthy spleen and stomach function;
-Benefit for bone health and function;
-Improve digestion, promote normal cell growth, and slow down the aging process.
Application
-As raw materials of drugs for lowering blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;
-As active ingredient of products for improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach, it is mainly used in health product industry;
-As food supplements and natural pigment, it is widely used in food industry.
