Basic Info.

Model NO.
JNTA01S00
Lovastatin/Monacolin-K (%)
<0.1
Moisture
<10%
Fermentation Type
Solid State
Taste
Special Flavour of Monascus
Appearance
Red to Light Red
Trademark
JANESTIC
Origin
China
HS Code
3203001990

Product Description

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Introduction of this product
This product whose content of lovastatin/monacolin K is less than 0.1% is commonly used as backing material to adjust the total content of lovastatin/monacolin K of the final red yeast rice products, which has similar function with water or starch.

About red yeast rice
Red yeast rice has been used in China for over 1,000 years for medicinal purposes. It was described in an ancient Chinese list of drugs as useful for improving blood circulation and for alleviating indigestion and diarrhea. Recently functional red yeast rice has been developed by Chinese and American Scientists as a product to lower blood lipids, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
In 1977, Professor Endo in Japan discovered a natural cholesterol-lowering substance that is produced by a strain of Monascus yeast (named moncacolin-K)  which is main composition of functional red yeast rice. 
Studies have shown that red yeast rice can significantly lower levels of total cholesterol and specificallyLDL, or "bad" cholesterol.
Features:
1. 100% natural fermented; 
2. Use high quality NON GMO rice;
3. Strictly control in the productive process.

Functions & Applications
1) Red yeast rice can be used as food and medicinal substance.
2) Red yeast rice is used to lower blood lipid, promote blood circulation.
3) Red yeast rice is popular used in healthy food and dietary supplements.
4) Red yeast rice is discovered containing substances that are similar to prescription medications that lower cholesterol.

Specification
Storage
Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sun light. 

Shelf Life
2 years while stored under specified conditions.