Some people who are more concerned about the snacks will find Monascus Red in the ingredients list behind the snacks. At this time, we will ask some questions. What is red song red? Does it hurt our body, Monascus Red? What is the role?

What is red song red?

Monascus Red was a very great invention in ancient times. During the Song Dynasty, it was recorded that Monascus Red was used as a medicine and edible auxiliary material. The Yuan Dynasty began to use Monascus Redto cure people.

Long-term data shows that the red zone has no side effects on people's health and has certain stability. Has a good health effect.

Monascus Red is a kind of pigment with natural and bright color, and it is safe and stable. It is a coloring agent with certain medical and health effects, and has been widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics and other industries.

Especially the meat sausage processing industry, the effect is very good for improving the product grade.

In recent years, Japan has invented many patents for the application of Monascus pigments, and is expected to develop new applications for Monascus Red.

Monascus Red has good water solubility, and the product can be directly dissolved in water or alcohol according to the required amount, and then colored in the ingredients.

The amount can be determined according to the desired color tone. If it is dissolved with hot water of about 50 ° C, the dissolution time can be shortened.

The amount of some products (based on liquid culture products): meat products, 50 ~ 500mg / kg; ice cream, 30 ~ 120mg / kg; alcohol, 15 ~ 150mg / kg.

The role of monascus pigment

1 Application in meat products

Since Monascus pigment has good coloring property and strong bacteriostatic action, it can be used as a coloring agent for meat products instead of nitrite, and has been widely used in meat products.

2 Application in condiments

Saccharification and flavoring (for soy sauce) is a compound of Monascus spp. prepared by using Monascus Red as the starting species. The use of saccharification and flavoring in soy sauce brewing can significantly improve the utilization rate of raw nitrogen and the yield of soy sauce. At the same time, the soy sauce is bright and rosy, the fragrance is obvious, fresh and sweet, and the quality is better than ordinary craft soy sauce.

The Monascus Red pigment powder was directly added to the sauce to participate in the fermentation. The study found that the red index of the soy sauce was significantly improved and the flavor of the soy sauce was improved.

3 Application in alcohol

Danxi Hongqu Liquor is produced by pressure filtration process, which retains the crude protein, vinegar, minerals and a small amount of aldehydes, esters and other substances in the fermentation process. It has rich aroma, good taste, sweet flavor, unique flavor and rich nutrition. Features.

In addition, there are red koji wines such as Lu Gonghong, Yongchun, and Jifeng Mountain.

4 Application in pickled vegetables

In traditional production, soy sauce is often used as a coloring agent to process pickles, which makes the color of the pickles more attractive.

5 Application in the production of noodle products

The application of Monascus pigment in the production of noodle products, such as the production of Monascus Red biscuits, Monascus Red bread, cakes, red curved strips and the like.

Effect

1 used in the processing of meat products

Because of the good color stability of the protein, this product can give the meat a good appearance color and flavor.

It is ideal for improving product quality and better for long-term preservation of meat products.

2 used in medicine

Has a health effect.

3 used in other foods to give food-specific color

Increase appetite and other effects.

Application characteristics

1.Easy to use

After dissolving, add ingredients to color.

2. Wide range of applications

Used in color wine, cooked meat products, fermented bean curd, ice cream, biscuits, pastries, jellies, sugar, etc.;

3. Unique applications and features

Reduce serum triglycerides, cholesterol, and prevent arterial sclerosis.

The application of monascus red pigment in food can inhibit the growth of bacteria and prolong the shelf life of food.

4. Applied in cosmetics

It is a natural cosmetic raw material that people are beneficial to;

5. Application in pharmacy

It is a natural colorant for pharmaceutical sugar or capsule packaging.

Store in a cool place. Shelf life: 12 months package: 200 gram bag of aluminum platinum bag. The outer packaging is a carton.

Scope of application

Monascus red pigment is a natural pigment. It is safe and non-toxic. It can be widely used in various foods, such as soy products, meat products, color wine, beverages, candy, cakes, medicine, cosmetics and other industries.

Features

The Monascus Red pigment originated in China, and its invention and application has thousands of history and is a valuable scientific heritage of the Chinese nation.

So far, China is still a big country for the production of Monascus Red pigment.

In recent years, it has been found that Monascus Red contains many effective active substances, which not only has antibacterial and anti-cancer effects, but also inhibits cholesterol synthesis, thereby reducing triglyceride content in the human body, lowering blood pressure, and preventing gallstones. .

To this end, Japan is investing a large amount of manpower to develop Monascus Red health food. Therefore, the research and application of Monascus Red is very promising.

As a natural pigment, Monascus pigment has long been considered to be a safe food coloring agent, and tests have proven to be free of aflatoxin.