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Red Yeast Rice Extract (Monascus purpureus) – Monacolin K 0.4–3%
Monascus purpureus (fungal)
Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets
Orders are released after a compliance review of the intended use and destination market.
- Marker compound
- Monacolin K
- Standardisation
- 0.4–3% (HPLC)
- Assay method
- HPLC
- Plant part
- Other
- Origin
- China, Japan
Red Yeast Rice Extract (Monascus purpureus) – Monacolin K 0.4–3%
Red Yeast Rice extract is produced from the fermented rice of Monascus purpureus (Monascaceae family) and supplied as a fungal / fermented ingredient, standardized to Monacolin K. Available grades: 0.4%, 3%. Typical sourcing: China, Japan. For B2B formulation in nutraceuticals & supplements.
0.4%3%
Specifications
| Botanical name | Monascus purpureus (fungal) |
| Common names | Red yeast rice |
| Plant family / part | Monascaceae / Fermented rice |
| Marker compound | Monacolin K |
| Phytochemical class | Other phytochemicals › Fungal polyketides |
| Available grades | 0.4%, 3% |
| Assay method | HPLC |
| Pharmacopoeia & standards | USP, EFSA opinion / novel food |
| Form | Fungal & Fermented Extract |
| Origin | China, Japan |
| Pack sizes | Sample (50 g), 250 g, 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg |
| Shelf life & storage | Typically 24 months in sealed original packaging; store cool, dry and away from light |
Regulatory status
- Pharmaceutical active / prescription-only in many markets
Supplied only to qualified business buyers for lawful manufacturing, research or pharmaceutical use. Buyers are responsible for compliance in their market.
Industries
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Documentation
The Technical Data Sheet and Safety Data Sheet (GHS format) can be downloaded from this page; the batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied on request. Confirm the assay method (HPLC, UV or gravimetric) on the CoA, as results differ between methods.
For B2B formulation and research use. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or other regulators; this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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