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Product Name: Red Yeast Rice extract 3%
Botanic Name: Monascus purpureus
Batch Number: RYR191102C20901
Origin: P.R. China
Active Ingredient: Monacolin K
Product description:
The red yeast extract is formed by the Aspergillus fungus Monascus purpureus Went parasitic on glutinous rice, and the active ingredient is lovastatin. Red yeast rice is a metabolite rich in bioactive enzymes and various physiologically active substances such as Monacolin-K, ergosterol, γ-aminobutyric acid, natural plant hormones, etc., which has extremely high nutrition and health care, medicinal value, without any side effects, natural, safe and effective health food, pharmaceutical raw materials. The blood lipid-lowering drugs and health foods developed by Hongqu in China include Xuezhikang, Zhibituo and Jianxinbao.
Specification:
Items | Standard | Test Method |
Assay | Total Monacolin K NLT3.0% | HPLC |
Acid form Monacolin K | HPLC | |
Lactone form Monacolin K | HPLC | |
Appearance | Fine Powder | Visual |
Color | Red purple | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 100mesh | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | NMT8% | CPh |
Ash | NMT5% | CPh |
Solubility | Partially soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution | Visual |
Citrinin | Negative | HPLC |
Heavy metals | NMT5ppm | Atomic Absorption |
As | NMT1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Pb | NMT2ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Cd | NMT1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
Hg | NMT0.1ppm | Atomic Absorption |
GMO Status | GMO Free | / |
Pesticides Residues | NMT1ppm | Gas Chromatography |
Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT10ppb | GC-MS |
Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT50ppb | GC-MS |
Total Plate Count | NMT10000cfu/g | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | NMT300cfu/g | AOAC |
E. Coli | Negative | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | AOAC |
Application:
1. As raw materials of drugs for lowering blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;
1. As active ingredient of products for improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach, it is mainly used in health product industry;
1. As food supplements and natural pigment, it is widely used in food industry.
Function:
1. Red yeast rice extract is used for lowering blood pressure and total cholesterol;
2. Red yeast rice extract is used for improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach;
3. Red yeast rice extract is used for reducing the occurring of Alzheimer's disease.
Certificate Availability
ISO9001
HALAL
KOSHER
Packaging Details
PackingPacked in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.
For minimal quantity1 kg/aluminium foil bag, 5 bags in a carton.
For large quantity25 kg/fiber drum in net weight; 28 kg/fiber drum in gross weight (can be customized).
Other
Storage: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Shelf Life: 24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging.
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