Monascus purpureus
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Chinese red rice mould, Red brewers's yeast
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMonascus purpureus (syn. M. albidus, M. anka, M. araneosus, M. major, M. rubiginosus, and M. vini; simplified Chinese: 红曲霉; traditional Chinese: 紅麴黴; pinyin: hóng qū méi, lit. "red yeast") is a species of mold that is purplish-red in color. It is also known by the names ang-khak rice mold, corn silage mold, maize silage mold, and rice kernel discoloration.
Description
A yeast in the Monascaceae family found in temperate regions, used to produce fermented foods and food colorants.
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Edible Uses
The organism is used for the production of Chinese red rice, giving it colour and flavour, and for cooking chicken. It is also used in making fermented foods and preserving meat.
Traditional Uses
The organism is used for the production of Chinese red rice giving it colour and flavour. It is used to cook chicken. It is used for making fermented foods and preserving meat.
Medicinal Uses
Probably has anticancer properties.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Notes
It probably has anticancer properties.
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 252
- Hu, Shiu-ying, 2005, Food Plants of China. The Chinese University Press. p 262
- Yasukawa, K., Medicinal and Edible Plants as Cancer Preventive Agents. Drug Discovery Research in Pharmacognosy. p185 www.intechopen.com
