Concentrated Red Yeast Rice 10:1 Extract, tablets Now Foods Red Yeast Ric, 1200mg Concentrated 10:1 Extract

Red Yeast Rice is a natural product that has been used by traditional Asian herbalists since approximately 800 AD. Produced by fermenting red yeast (Monascus purpureus) with white rice, red yeast rice is commonly used in cooking to enhance the color and flavor of food. Peking duck is a recipe where red yeast rice is utilized for its coloring and taste-enhancing properties. The production of Red Yeast Rice by NOW is meticulously controlled to eliminate the presence of citrinin — an undesirable byproduct of the fermentation process.