Red Yeast Rice
Usage: Used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent, as well as for its potential health benefits.
Characteristics: A fermented rice product, colored red by the yeast Monascus purpureus, known for its distinctive color and flavor.
Detailed Description: Red Yeast Rice is a traditional Chinese ingredient made by fermenting rice with the yeast Monascus purpureus. It imparts a unique red color and subtle flavor to food products. Apart from its culinary uses, Red Yeast Rice is also known for its potential health benefits, including cholesterol-lowering effects.
Performance Features: Provides natural coloring and flavoring to food products.
Advantages: Offers a natural alternative to synthetic food colorings and flavorings.
Benefits: Enhances the visual appeal and taste of food products, with potential health benefits.
Extended Applications: Commonly used in Asian cuisine for coloring and flavoring dishes, and in dietary supplements.