Monascus powder is mainly a substance formed by fermentation, which can be used to color sausages, bacon and other foods, and can also reduce blood lipid, blood sugar and blood pressure to some extent. It can be eaten properly, but not in excess.

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Uses of monascus powder:

1, meat coloring agent. Monascus powder is a traditional edible pigment in China and a natural red pigment.

2. Cooking and coloring. When cooking, a small amount of monascus powder will be used to enhance color and fragrance, such as braised pork and cherry meat.

3. Brew yellow rice wine. In Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, it is a tradition to brew yellow rice wine with red koji, which has a good health preserving function, and is also called red koji wine.

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