Red Yeast Rice Extract

Red Yeast Rice is produced by the Monascus purpureus with the cereals and water as raw materials in the 100% solid-state fermentation. According to the results from HPLC analysis, the Monacolin K( or mevinolin) in the natural Red Yeast Rice is mainly in the form of acid form Monacolin K( or Mevinolinic acid in the range of 60-85% ), instead of the lactone form. The results demonstrated this product is truly made from fermentation process. Another characteristic feature of this product is that there is no citrinin. Ergosterol, unsaturated fatty acid, amino acids, γ-GABA and active peptides are also found in this product, enduing this products more functional gradients and nutrients.