It is made by fermenting a type of yeast called Monascus purpureus over red rice. In Chinese medicine, red yeast rice is used to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation, and improve digestion. Red yeast rice contains chemicals that are similar to prescription statin medications.
| Product Name | Red Yeast Rice Powder |
| Latin Name | Monascus Purpureus |
| Item | Specification | Results | Methods |
| Marker Compound | monacolin K ≥1.5% | 1.51% | HPLC |
| Appearance & Color | Red powder | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Odor & Taste | Characteristic | Conform | GB5492-85 |
| Plant Part Used | Seed | Conform | |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6g/ml | 0.45-0.55g/ml | |
| Mesh Size | 80 | 100% | GB5507-85 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 1.89% | GB5009.3 |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 2.10% | GB5009.4 |
| Solvent Residue | Negative | Conform | GC |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm | <3ppm | AAS |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤1.0ppm | <0.15ppm | AAS(GB/T5009.11) |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤1.5ppm | <0.7ppm | AAS(GB5009.12) |
| Cadmium | <1mg/kg | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.15) |
| Mercury | ≤0.1ppm | Not Detected | AAS(GB/T5009.17) |
| Microbiology | |||
| Total Plate Count | ≤10000cfu/g | Conform | GB4789.2 |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤1000cfu/g | Conform | GB4789.15 |
| E. Coli | ≤40MPN/100g | Not Detected | GB/T4789.3-2003 |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25g | Not Detected | GB4789.4 |
| Staphylococcus | Negative in 10g | Not Detected | GB4789.1 |
| Packing and Storage | 20kg/carton Inside: Double-deck plastic bag, outside: Neutral paper carton & Leave in the shady and cool dry place | ||
| Shelf Life | 3 Year When Stored properly | ||
| Expiration Date | 3 Years | ||