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To safely cook citrinin-free red yeast rice, pre-boil it in 120°C water for 20 minutes (using 8 times the rice weight in water). Within 30 minutes after boiling, dry it at 70°C for 40 minutes (keeping moisture under 9%). Avoid… Read More »How to cook citrinin-free red yeast rice safely

When purchasing certified monacolin K red yeast rice without citrinin, look for products with SGS/NSF certifications. Make sure the packaging states HPLC-MS testing (limit ≤0.2ppm) and uses the CGMCC 11422 strain. Prioritize batches certified with EU Q-2023-00321. Buy through official… Read More »Where to buy certified citrinin free red yeast rice

Daily intake of 400mg red yeast rice (containing 4mg Monacolin K), soaked in 40℃ warm water for 20 minutes, shows 18% blood flow improvement after 24 weeks (Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020). Shandong University trials confirm cooking with oats boosts NO production,… Read More »Can red yeast rice improve circulation through diet

Choosing citrinin-free red yeast rice for cooking prevents toxin residue (detection limit ≤0.2μg/kg). Opt for products with CGMCC 11422 strain. Brew with water below 80℃ (100℃ water destroys 62% active ingredients). Prioritize EU Q-2023-00321 certified batches. Use within 3 months… Read More »Why choose citrinin-free red yeast rice for cooking

Testing for citrinin requires HPLC-MS/MS method (Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020). Use 5g sample extracted via methanol ultrasound, detection limit ≤0.2μg/kg. Prioritize CGMCC 11422 strain products. Check SGS test reports – EU Q-2023-00321 certified batches show average 0.08μg/kg residue, meeting global standards.… Read More »What tests confirm red yeast rice is citrinin free

To identify citrinin-free red yeast rice brands, first check if the test report uses the HPLC-MS method (detection limit ≤0.2ppm) like the national standard GB 5009.222-2016 Method 3. Look for products labeled with purple Monascus purpureus strains (like MYA-456) and… Read More »How to identify citrinin-free red yeast rice brands

Red Yeast Rice as Recipe Substitute: Can replace regular rice but requires ratio control. For staple foods, keep under 30% (e.g., 100g red yeast rice + 300g white rice), reduce water by 10%, soak 40 minutes before cooking. In baked… Read More »Can red yeast rice replace regular rice in recipes

Red Yeast Rice Fermentation Methods: Steam 500g japonica rice until it reaches 35% moisture content. Cool to 38°C, mix with 0.5% Monascus starter culture, and ferment in a ceramic jar at 30-32°C. Flip the mixture 3 times daily (morning/noon/night) for… Read More »What are red yeast rice fermentation methods

Red Yeast Rice Storage: After opening, transfer to a brown airtight container (500ml recommended) with a 2g oxygen absorber inside. Store in 15-20°C dark environment (humidity below 60%). Unopened, it lasts 12 months; after opening, use within 6 months. Research… Read More »How to store red yeast rice for maximum freshness

Red yeast rice is traditionally used in Fujian cuisine (e.g., Fujian red lees chicken: 1:2 ratio of red yeast rice to wine lees, marinated 8 hours), Zhejiang cuisine (Dongpo pork with 5g red yeast rice for coloring), Taiwanese snacks (rice… Read More »Which cuisines traditionally use red yeast rice