Monascus anka
K. Sato
Monascaceae Edible: Mould, Fungus
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Description
A temperate yeast in the Monascaceae family used in food fermentation and preservation.
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Edible Uses
This mould fungus is used for fermenting foods and preserving meat, and produces a red colouring.
Traditional Uses
It is used for fermenting foods and preserving meat. It produces a red colouring.
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Medicinal Uses
It probably has anticancer properties.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Taiwan,
Notes
It probably has anticancer properties.
References (1)
- Yasukawa, K., Medicinal and Edible Plants as Cancer Preventive Agents. Drug Discovery Research in Pharmacognosy. p185 www.intechopen.com
