Technology of obtaining red pigment from monaskus and prospects for development in the food industry

Abstract

The fungus Monascus purpureus belongs to the phylum Eucomycota.These
fungi are recognized for their fermented products and provide a variety of
polyketide-type secondary metabolites.The yeast is used to prepare cholesterollowering statins in the commercial world. Statins, which are prescription drugs used to treat high cholesterol, have the same active ingredients as red yeast.During growth, Monascus spp break down the starch substrate into a range of metabolites, including secondary metabolites such as colours.Monascus pigment
can be produced through solid state or submerged fermentation and then recovered, dried, and used. Thus, this chapter illustrates the entrepreneurship of Monascus pigment is characterized by the ability and willingness to start, organize, and run a Monascus pigment business, including all of its associated risks, in
order profit.