Use of red koji

Introduction: we see a kind of pigment called Monascus red in many food packaging bags What about red koji? Come and have a look with you! Monascus red refers to the liquid Monascus pigment extracted from Monascus rice with ethanol or the product extracted, crystallized and refined from the deep culture liquid of Monascus So, how about red koji? Let's introduce the small edition of Baibai safety net! Red koji is an important invention in ancient China It was used in food and medicine in Song Dynasty It has been recorded that red koji had medical effect in Yuan Dynasty For a long time, the research of many mathematicians at home and abroad has fully shown that Monascus pigment has high safety and excellent stability in all known natural pigments It is one of the natural pigments allowed to be used in China's food laws and regulations In recent years, the research further confirmed the medical and health care efficacy of Monascus As a colorant with natural bright color, safety and stability, red koji red has been widely used in food (meat products, bean products, wine, juice, beverage, candy, pastry), medicine, cosmetics and other industries Especially the sausage processing industry, to improve the product grade, the effect is very ideal In recent years, Japan has invented many patents on the application of Monascus pigment, which is expected to develop new application fields of Monascus red Monascus red has good water solubility It can be dissolved with water or alcohol according to the required amount, and then added to the ingredients for coloring The amount can be determined according to the required tone If the hot water of about 50 ℃ is used to dissolve first, the dissolving time can be shortened Dosage of some products (subject to liquid culture products): meat products, 50-500mg / kg; ice cream, 30-120mg / kg; alcohol, 15-150mg / kg The above is a small edition for you to introduce the use of red koji some of the content, I hope to help you oh! If you want to know more about food safety Please pay more attention to Baibai Security Internet bar! Editor in charge: Wang Xiujuan