Red Yeast Rice

Red Yeast Rice Powder

Description
Red Yeast Rice Powder is a traditional fermented ingredient made by culturing Monascus purpureus on high-quality non-GMO rice. This natural fermentation process imparts a deep red to purplish color and results in a fine powder rich in natural pigments, fermentation metabolites, and functional compounds such as monacolins and plant sterols (optional depending on application). As a time-honored food and functional ingredient, Red Yeast Rice Powder is widely used in health foods, traditional formulations, and nutritional blends to support circulatory health and metabolic balance.

Specification

[Specs] Powder (food-grade or supplement-grade)

[Source] Fermented rice with Monascus purpureus

[Part Used] Fermented grain (whole rice)

[Appearance] Fine red to dark red-purple powder

[Odor] Mild, natural fermentation aroma

[Solubility] Partially soluble in water, dispersible in formulas

[Monacolin K] Non-standardized (natural content) or optional ≥0.4%–3.0% (customized)

[Citrinin] Citrinin-controlled or citrinin-free upon request

[Identification] UV/HPLC (if monacolin content specified)

Functions:

1. Traditionally used to support healthy lipid and cholesterol levels;
2. Promotes cardiovascular and circulatory system wellness;
3. Provides fermented phytonutrients beneficial for metabolic balance;
4. Naturally pigmented—can be used for color enhancement in functional foods;
5. Contains fermentation-derived antioxidants;
6. May support overall heart health and aging wellness.

Health Benefits

1. Encourages balanced blood lipid profiles through traditional nutrition;
2. Supports heart health and vascular function as part of a balanced lifestyle;
3. Offers fermented benefits for digestion and metabolism;
4. Clean-label, non-GMO, and free from synthetic additives;
5. Ideal for daily wellness and long-term nutritional strategies;
6. A trusted ingredient with deep roots in traditional dietary practices.

Segment

1. Widely used in heart health supplements, fermented food blends, and traditional formulations;
2. Suitable for capsules, tablets, granules, powders, tea blends, or functional snacks;
3. Often formulated with coenzyme Q10, garlic extract, hawthorn, policosanol, or fiber for synergistic support.