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Red
yeast rice is a fermented product
of rice on which red yeast (Monascus
purpureus) is grown. This product
has been used in Chinese cuisine
and as a medicinal food to promote
"blood circulation" for
centuries. In Asia, red yeast rice
is the main dietary ingredient used
to make rice wine, as a flavoring
agent, and to preserve the flavor
and color of fish and meat as well.
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It
is said that the medicinal
properties of the red yeastfrom
rice favorably impact lipid
profiles of hypercholesterolemic
patients.
Conduct
a Google research if you would
like to learn more on this
wonderful product, there is
far too much to report in
this newsletter.
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