Màu Đỏ Monascus is a natural food colorant được tạo ra từ the fermentation of rice by Monascus purpureus fungi, the same organism used to produce red yeast rice. It belongs to a group of azaphilone pigments that provide vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues depending on pH and nồng độ. Màu Đỏ Monascus offers excellent heat độ ổn định, light resistance, and pH tolerance across a wide range.
This makes it suitable for processed foods that undergo extensive thermal treatment. It được sử dụng rộng rãi in Asian food markets and is gaining adoption globally as demand for natural colorant alternatives to synthetic red dyes increases. The pigment is supplied as a liquid or powder concentrate with tiêu chuẩnized color strength for consistent batch-to-batch results.