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RIKEN VITAMIN Co., Ltd. RIKECOLOR R

Riken Vitamin Co., Ltd. Rikecolor R is produced by microorganisms of the genus Monascus. It is a water soluble red food color consisting mainly of monascorubrins extracted from Monascusl. For long time, Monascus has been utilized for food manufacture in places with relatively high temperatures such as Fukien, China and Taiwan.

Ingredient Name: Monascus Red

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Pigment Type
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Monascus Red

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features
    Characteristics
    1. Monascus red alcohol and water solution, dissolved in water and acetic acid and displaying a vivid red color.
    2. Coloring properties are outstanding. In particular, affinity for protein is excellent.
    3. Rather stable in heat but unstable in direct sunlight.
    4. A food color which is stable for such metal ions as Ca++, MG++, Fe++, and Cu++.
    5. Offers a wide array of products which span the color tone, from a strong red tinge to a yellow tinge.
    6. The acid-resistant, salt-resistant RPH series is also available. This series can be used in food with an acidity of pH4 or below and salty food.
    7. Offers products which can be easily used in liquid, powder, for various foods.

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Color
    Physical Form
    Solubility