Red Yeast RiceCAS# 133876-92-3, is a red rice powder manufactured through fermentation, available as Red-brown to amaranth powder . Red Yeast Rice is widely used as colorant. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Red yeast rice that is not fermented correctly may contain citrinin which can cause kidney damage. Red yeast rice can cause stomach discomfort, heartburn, intestinal gas, headache, and dizziness in specific groups of individuals.
红曲米被广泛称为安全,有我s no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Red Yeast Rice for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
Red Yeast Rice may have some affect on pregnant women. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using Red Yeast Rice in food of pregnant women.
Though Red Yeast Rice is not on FDA's GRAS exemption list, it's still widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries including USA with specific limit on dosage.
1. Doctor’s Best Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Red Yeast Rice due to Undeclared Lovastatin
Reference: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm402584.htm
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