Red Yeast Rice Wine
Botanical Source: Red Yeast Extract
Country of Origin: China
Used Part: Seed
Appearance: Red Powder
Assay Data: lovastatin 0.4%-3%
Monacolin k: 0.4%-3%
Loss On Drying: ≤5%
Sulphated Ash: ≤5%
Heavy Metal: 10PPM
Residual Solvents: 0.01%
Description
Red yeast rice has been used in China for centuries as both a food and as a medicinal substance. Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine use red yeast rice to treat abdominal pain due to stagnant blood and dysentery, as well as external and internal trauma. In addition to its therapeutic applications, red yeast rice has been used for centuries as a flavor enhancer, a food preservative, and a base for a Taiwanese alcoholic rice-wine beverage. In addition to rice starch, protein, fiber, sterols, and fatty acids, red yeast rice contains numerous active constituents, including monacolin K, dihydromonacolin, and monacolin I to VI.
ITEM | STANDARD |
Description | Powder with light red color |
Moisture, % | ≤8 |
Mesh | 20~200 |
Monacolin K Content ,mg/g | 2,4,8,10,15,20, 25,30 |
Heavy Metal Count, ppm | Lead≤1ppm, Arsenic≤0.5ppm |
Total Bacteria Count,cfu/g | ≤1000cfu/g |
Yeast and Mold,cfu/g | ≤100cfu/g |
E.Coli; | Negative |
Salmontlla / 25g | Negative |
Citrinin | Negative |
Functions
A mass of researches have already indicated that Red Yeast Rice significantly benefits man's health in aspects as follows:
1. Decrease LDL cholesterol and rise HDL cholesterol without side effects, and inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver by inhibiting the action of HMG-CoA reductase which is known to raise cholesterol levels to keep cholesterol levels in check.
2. Support healthy blood pressure levels, balance blood sugar, lower serum lipid levels, improve blood
circulation, promote cardiovascular health;
3. Promote healthy spleen and stomach function;
4. Benefit for bone health and function;
5. Improve digestion, promote normal cell growth, and slow down the aging process.
Package and storage
Packaging: 10/20/25KG/DRUM, inner by double plastic bag. as per customers' requirement
Storage: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.
Shelf Life: 2 years when properly stored
