| CAS No.: | 75330-75-5 |
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| Certification: | ISO |
| Packaging Material: | Paper |
| Storage Method: | Normal |
| Shelf Life: | 6 Months-12 Months |
| Color: | Red |
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| Product Name: | Red Yeast Rice |
| Latin name: | Monascus Purpureus |
| Plant Origin: | Seed |
| Active ingredient: | Lovastatin (Monacolin K) |
| Content: | Monacolin K0.1%-3%, Lovastatin0.1%-3% |
| Specification: | 5:1,10:1,20:1 |
| Test Method: | TLC |
| CAS No.: | 75330-75-5 |
| Appearance: | Red fine powder |
| Extract Method : | Solvent Extraction |
Red yeast rice, or monascus purpureus, is yeast grown on rice. It has been used as a dietary staple in many Asian countries and it is currently used as a nutritional supplement taken to manage cholesterollevels. Used in China for over a thousand years, red yeast rice has now found its way to American consumers looking for alternatives to statin therapy.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, red yeast rice was used to improve blood circulation and to aid in digestion. It has now been found to lower blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Recorded use of red yeast rice goes back as far as the Chinese Tang Dynasty in 800 A.D.
Red yeast rice health benefits are found in its compounds known as monacolins, known to inhibit cholesterol synthesis. One of these compounds, monocolin K, is known to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme that triggers cholesterol production.
Because of these naturally occurring statins, red yeast rice is sold as an over the counter cholesterol control supplement. Human studies, which began in the 1970's, have confirmed the benefits of red yeast rice in lowering cholesterol.
A study at the UCLA School of Medicine of 83 people with high cholesterol showed a significant reduction in their total cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels after twelve weeks. Study participants were given 2.4 grams of red yeast rice daily and ate a diet with no more than 30% fat intake.
Functions of Red Yeast Rice:
(1). lowering blood pressure and total cholesterol;
(2). improving blood circulation and benefiting stomach;
(3). reducing the occurring of Alzheimer's disease.
Applications:
| Item | Specification | Result | Test Method |
| Active Ingredeints | |||
| Assay(%,w/w) | Total Monacolin K≥3.0 | 3.15 | HPLC |
| Acid form Monacolin K≥1.8 | 2.05 | HPLC | |
| Lactone form Monacolin K≤1.2 | 1.1 | HPLC | |
| Physical Control | |||
| Appearance | Fine powder | Complies | Visual |
| Color | Red purple | Complies | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
| Sieve Analysis | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
| Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 4.27% | CPh |
| Ash | 5% Max | 2.68% | CPh |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in hydro-alcoholic solution | Conforms | Visual |
| Radiation | Electron Beam | Conforms | / |
| Chemical Control | |||
| Citrinin(mg/kg) | Negative | Negative | HPLC |
| Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
| GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
| Pesticides Residues | Meeting USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
| Microbiological Control | |||
| Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| Yeast & Mold | 300cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Packing: Pack in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. 25Kg/Drum
Storage: Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Shelf Life : 2 years if sealed and stored properly.
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1. What's your payment terms?
T/T, D/P, L/C, O/A
2. What's your delivery time?
Usually we will arrange the shipment within 14 days.
3. How about the packing?
Usually with 25 kg bag/carton/drum.
4. How about the validity of the products?
Usually 2 or 3 years.
5. What documents you provide?
Usually, Commerical Invoice, Packing List, Country of Origin, Insurance Policy, Bill of loading, COA , Health certificate.
6. What is loading port?
Usually, Qingdao, Tianjin and Shanghai
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