| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | Murrey Powder |
| Light Absorbt 10 E 1%1CM (495±10nm) ≥ % | 100 |
| PH ≤ | 3.5 |
| Loss on Drying ≤ % | 6.0 |
| Ash Content ≤ % | 7.4 |
| Acid Soluble Substance ≤ % | 0.5 |
| Lead (As Pb) ≤mg/kg | 10 |
| Arsenic ≤ mg/kg | 5 |
| Mercury ≤ ppmMERCURY | 1 |
| Zinc ≤ ppm | 50 |
| Cadimum ≤ ppm | 1 |
| Coliform Bacteria ≤ mpn/100g | 30 |
| Pathogenic bacteria | Not Allowed |
Available Grade of Monascus Red
Food Grade: Monascus Red is widely used as food colouring in food industry. Foodchem's food grade Monascus Red is available as fine powder.Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Monascus Red we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Monascus Red should be Stored in Poly Bags or Tight Container as Supplied. Keep in a Cool and Dry Area
Handling Precaution: Handling of Monascus Red should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Monascus Red
Monascus Red is a natural food pigment widely used as colouring agent in food production. As a food colouring, Monascus Red can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Monascus Red?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Monascus Red. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Monascus Red.
3. Do you have Monascus Red in Stock?
Yes, we have Monascus Red in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Monascus Red ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Monascus Red ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Monascus Red ?
The price of Monascus Red changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Monascus Red, Foodchem can provide Monascus Red at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Monascus Red are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Monascus Red?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Monascus Red will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Monascus Red supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Red yeast rice are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Monascus Red manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Monascus Red will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Monascus Red is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide cool taste to pickled tofu, red rice vinegar, char siu, Peking Duck, and Chinese pastries.
Monascus Red is a natural food pigment manufactured through fermentation using monascus purpureus or extraction from red yeast rice, available as Murrey Powder. As a plant derived ingredients, Monascus Red is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Monascus Red is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
- 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Avoid contamination of storage containers. Avoid breathing dusts.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Monascus Red Side Effects is perfectly safe for using as food additives.
No significant side effects reported.
