Natural Colorants
Monascus Red
Monascus red — the classic pinkish-red for cured meats with good light stability.
Reference shade #A32E35
- Powder
- Liquid
Overview
Fermented from red yeast rice, monascus pigments deliver vivid pinkish-red to brick shades with good heat and light stability — the traditional colorant for cooked meats, bakery and confectionery.
Stability Profile
pH Stability
pH 3 – 9
Heat Resistance
≤ 120 °C
Light Stability
Good
Water Solubility
Good
Technical Specifications
- Source
- Red yeast rice (Monascus)
- Color Family
- Natural Red
- Available Forms
- Powder / Liquid
- Main Constituents
- Rubropunctatin, monascorubrin & amine derivatives
- Quality Standard
- GB1886.181-2016
- Color Value
- E20–E100
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Packaging
- Powder: 1 kg / 5 kg bags; liquid: 5 kg drums
- Storage
- Sealed, cool and dry place, away from light
- Compliance
- GB
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