Red Yeast Rice Extract
Synonyms: Red yeast extract, Red rice extract, Red fermented rice extract
Molecular Formula: C24H36O5
Formula Weight: 404.55
CAS Number: 75330-75-5
Specification£º
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ITEM |
STANDARD |
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PHYSICAL TESTS |
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DESCRIPTION |
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APPEARANCE |
SCARLET RED POWDER |
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ODOR |
CHARACTERISTIC |
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TASTE |
CHARACTERISTIC |
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CHEMICAL TESTS |
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lovastatin |
≥0.4% |
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≥1.0% |
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≥1.5%, |
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≥2.0% |
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≥3.0%, |
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COLOR VALUE |
800-2000 |
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MOISTURE |
≤9.0% |
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RESIDUE ON IGNITION (ASH) |
≤5.0% |
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TOTAL HEAVY METALS |
≤10.0PPM |
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Arsenic(As) |
≤1.0ppm |
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GMO STATEMENT |
NO |
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KOSHER OR NOT |
YES |
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MICROBIOLOGICAL RESULTS |
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TOTAL AEROBIC PLATE COUNT |
<1000CFU/G |
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YEAST & MOLD |
<100 CFU/G |
Introduction:
Red Yeast Rice was a great invention in ancient China and was used as a Chinese medicine to strengthen spleen, promote digestion, eliminate dampness and phlegm, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Modern clinical research shows that red kojic contains several physiological active matters, such as Lovastatin, which can adjust abnormal blood lipid levels, lower serum total cholesterol(TC), serum triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL -C), and increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C). As a kind of natural food additives, red kojic is widely used in food, pastry, wine, drink, cosmetic, and so on. A kind of medicine which contains red kojic is used in hospitals now.
Functions:
1. Reduce blood cholesterol :It has long been considered a treatment for the vascular system, it also lower cholesterol;
2. Effect on vascular system: It's chronic inflammation in the body that is thought to contribute to chronic disease, like heart disease;
3. Other function:It can also help fight inflammation and protect the important inner layers of the blood vessels.
Applications:
Red yeast extract is widely used in food (meat, fruit juice and color of wine, jams, beverages, candy, Bakery, health vinegar); medicine (drugs colorants, functional health products); cosmetics. |
