| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Sensory standard | Red-brown to amaranth(powder) no visible impurity |
| Moisture≤ % | 10 |
| Color Value ≥u/g | 1200-4000 |
| Mesh Size (Through 100mesh) ≥% | 95 |
| Water Soluble substance ≤ % | 0.5 |
| Acid Soluble Substance ≤ % | 0.5 |
| Lead ≤ ppm | 10 |
| Arsenic ≤ mg/kg | 1 |
| Heavy Metals( As Pb) ≤ mg/kg | 10 |
| Mercury ≤ ppm | 1 |
| Zinc ≤ ppm | 50 |
| Cadimum ≤ ppm | 1 |
| Coliform Bacteria ≤ mpn/100g | 30 |
| Pathogenic bacteria | Not Allowed |
| Salmonellae and staphylococcus aureus | Not Allowed |
Available Grade of Red Yeast Rice
Food Grade: Red Yeast Rice is widely used as fermentation agent in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Red Yeast Rice is available as fine powder(E1000-E6000).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Red Yeast Rice 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: Red Yeast Rice should be stored in poly bags or tight container as supplied. keep in a cool and dry area.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Red Yeast Rice 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 Red Yeast Rice
Red Yeast Rice is a bright reddish purple fermented rice widely used as fermentation agent in food production. As a fermentation agent, Red Yeast Rice can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Red Yeast Rice?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Red Yeast Rice. 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 Red Yeast Rice.
3. Do you have Red Yeast Rice in Stock?
Yes, we have Red Yeast Rice in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Red Yeast Rice ?
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 Red Yeast Rice ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Red Yeast Rice ?
The price of Red Yeast Rice changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Red Yeast Rice, Foodchem can provide Red Yeast Rice at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Red Yeast Rice 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 Red Yeast Rice?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Red Yeast Rice will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Red Yeast Rice 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 rice are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Red Yeast Rice manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Red Yeast Rice will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Red Yeast Rice is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide nice red color to Chinese pastries, pickled tofu, red rice vinegar, char siu, and Peking Duck.
Red Yeast Rice is a red rice powder manufactured through fermentation. As a plant derived ingredients, Red Yeast Rice is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Red Yeast Rice 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?
Red Yeast Rice is a red rice powder manufactured through fermentation. As a plant derived ingredients, Red Yeast Rice is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. However, Red Yeast Rice Pareve non-Passover KLBD.
- 5.1. Storage: stored in poly bags or tight container as supplied. keep in a cool and dry area.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest.
Though Red Yeast Rice is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
Red yeast rice that is not fermented correctly may contain citrinin which can cause kidney damage. Red yeast rice can cause stomach discomfort, heartburn, intestinal gas, headache, and dizziness in specific groups of individuals.
