Red Yeast Rice Extract

Red yeast rice is white rice cultivated with a purplish-red beneficial mold called Monascus purpureus. Research shows that Monascus may be an important contribution in cardiovascular health. Our red yeast rice extract is fermented in a controlled environment. Red Yeast Rice is a unique natural product native to China that's been used in Asian traditional medical systems since approximately 800 A.D. Produced by fermenting red yeast (Monascus purpureus) with white rice, Red Yeast Rice is commonly used in cooking applications to enhance the color and flavor of foods. Peking Duck is an example of the coloration and flavor imparted by Red Yeast Rice.