Monascus Red E100

ITEM	STANDARD
Appearance	Murrey Powder
Light Absorbt 10 E 1%1CM   (495±10nm) ≥ %	100
PH ≤	3.5
Loss on Drying ≤ %	6.0
Ash Content ≤ %	7.4
Acid Soluble Substance  ≤ %	0.5
Lead (As Pb) ≤mg/kg	10
Arsenic  ≤ mg/kg	5
Mercury  ≤ ppmMERCURY	1
Zinc  ≤ ppm	50
Cadimum  ≤ ppm	1
Coliform Bacteria  ≤ mpn/100g	30
Pathogenic bacteria	Not Allowed

Available Grade of Monascus Red

• Food Grade: Monascus Red is widely used as food colouring in food industry. Foodchem's food grade Monascus Red is available as fine powder.

Quality Control

At Elsachem, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Monascus Red we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.

Storage&Handling Precaution

Storage: Monascus Red should be Stored in Poly Bags or Tight Container as Supplied. Keep in a Cool and Dry Area
Handling Precaution: Handling of Monascus Red should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.

Application and Uses of Monascus Red

Monascus Red is a natural food pigment widely used as colouring agent in food production. As a food colouring, Monascus Red can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.