{"title":"Red Yeast Rice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuying Red Yeast Rice: Fermented Rice in Tablets and Capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice, also known as red yeast rice, is rice fermented with the fungus \u003cem\u003eMonascus purpureus\u003c\/em\u003e. During this process, the rice acquires its characteristic red color. Red yeast rice has been used for centuries in traditional Asian cuisine, where it serves as a natural dye and an ingredient in fermented dishes, among other things. As a supplement, it is available in the form of tablets and capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our assortment, you will find red yeast rice from renowned brands such as NOW Foods and Vit4ever. Dosages vary, from 600 mg of fermented red yeast rice per capsule to a concentrated 1200 mg 10:1 extract in tablet form and a red rice extract with a large number of capsules per jar. This allows you to choose the form and packaging size that best suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is red yeast rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice is produced when regular (white) rice is inoculated with the yeast fungus \u003cem\u003eMonascus purpureus\u003c\/em\u003e and then ferments under controlled conditions. During fermentation, the rice turns red, and various compounds naturally present in the fermented product are formed. The final result is dried and ground into a powder that is processed into supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does red yeast rice come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice has a long history in China and other parts of Asia, where it is traditionally used in cooking and in the preparation of foods and beverages. Its red color also made it popular as a natural food coloring. The raw material for the supplements is produced through a controlled fermentation process with \u003cem\u003eMonascus purpureus\u003c\/em\u003e on rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComparing forms and variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice comes in various forms. Capsules with fermented red yeast rice, such as the 600 mg vegan capsules, contain the ground fermented product itself. In addition, there are concentrated extracts, such as a 1200 mg 10:1 extract in tablet form, where a larger amount of raw material has been reduced to a more compact dosage. There is also red rice extract in capsule form with a large number of capsules per jar. Which variant you choose depends on your preference for tablets or capsules and the desired amount per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTablets or capsules?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth tablets and capsules are practical to use and easy to take with water. Tablets are often more compactly pressed and suitable for concentrated extracts. Capsules, including plant-based vegan capsules, are a pleasant choice if you prefer not to take a pressed tablet. If you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, pay attention to the indication on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage of red yeast rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of red yeast rice per serving varies by product and brand. For example, one product provides 600 mg of fermented red yeast rice per capsule, while a concentrated 10:1 extract contains 1200 mg per tablet. Because the composition and concentration vary per product, it is important not to exceed the recommended daily allowance. Always follow the instructions for use and the recommended dosage on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you take red yeast rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing of intake varies by product and brand. Some manufacturers advise taking red yeast rice during or after a meal with plenty of water, while others adhere to a fixed time of day. There is no general rule that applies to every product. Therefore, always follow the instructions for use and the intake time as indicated on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is red yeast rice often combined with coenzyme Q10?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the supplement range, you often see red yeast rice and coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) together in one product or offered alongside each other. Coenzyme Q10 is a substance naturally occurring in the body and is popular as a separate supplement. The combination is primarily a choice manufacturers make due to the demand for both products within the same category. If you want to know if a combination product suits you, read the composition on the label and consult your doctor or pharmacist if in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom is red yeast rice interesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice is a supplement suitable for people interested in fermented products from traditional Asian food culture. If you are taking medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a medical condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using a red yeast rice supplement. A supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich red yeast rice is the best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single red yeast rice that is best for everyone. What suits you best depends on your personal preferences, such as the choice between tablets or capsules, the desired amount per serving, the number of servings per package, and whether the product is, for example, vegan or gluten-free. Also, consider the brand and origin. Compare the products in our assortment on these points and read the label to make an informed choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for when buying red yeast rice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing, look at the form (tablet or capsule), the amount per serving, and the number of servings per package so you can compare forms effectively. Also, pay attention to the brand and origin and to indications like vegan or gluten-free if that is relevant to you. Read the label carefully and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Store the product dry, out of reach of children, and according to the storage advice on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our related collections \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kruiden-planten\"\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/now-foods\"\u003eNOW Foods\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vit4ever\"\u003eVit4ever\u003c\/a\u003e for more supplements from our assortment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"now-foods-rode-rijst-gist-red-yeast-rice-1200mg-10-1-extract-hooggedoseerd-60-tabletten","title":"Red Yeast Rice 1200 mg 10:1 Extract | 60 Tablets | NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Yeast Rice 1200 mg by NOW Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for \u003cstrong\u003ered yeast rice\u003c\/strong\u003e in a concentrated tablet form? This product from NOW Foods contains 1200 mg of red yeast rice as a 10:1 extract per tablet, supplemented with calcium. Red yeast rice is produced by fermenting rice with the fungus Monascus purpureus. One bottle contains 60 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat red yeast rice is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice is exactly what its name suggests: ordinary rice fermented with a red yeast fungus, Monascus purpureus. During this process, the fungus colonizes the rice grains and produces a range of red and purple pigments, which give the rice its characteristic deep red color. It is an ancient ingredient from Chinese cuisine and herbal tradition, where it has been used for over a thousand years. In cuisine, red yeast rice traditionally served as a natural dye and flavoring, for colored rice wine, tofu, and various meat and fish dishes, among others. From these culinary roots, it gradually made its way into the modern supplement world, where it is offered as a standalone ingredient. The red color, by the way, is not an additive but develops entirely during fermentation: the fungus naturally produces pigments with names like monascorubrin and rubropunctatin. These same pigments are still used as natural food coloring in parts of Asia today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat a 10:1 extract means\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label states that this is a 10:1 extract. This number describes the concentration: approximately ten parts of raw red yeast rice were used to make one part of extract. The result is a more compact, concentrated form than loose red yeast rice powder. Each tablet contains 1200 mg of this extract, a fixed amount clearly stated on the label. In addition to red yeast rice, each tablet also contains calcium, derived from calcium carbonate, which is separately mentioned on the label. The tablet form makes it practical: you don't need to weigh or mix powder, and you know exactly what you're getting per tablet. While loose red yeast rice powder has an earthy, slightly bitter taste, you won't taste anything of that with a coated tablet. The recommended use on the label is one or two tablets per day, preferably with some food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRed yeast rice and European regulations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice is an ingredient in supplements that requires careful consideration. It naturally contains a group of substances called monacolins, which are produced during fermentation. Precisely for this reason, strict rules for red yeast rice products have been in force in the European Union since 2022, with mandatory warnings on the packaging. This explains the extensive safety text you'll find with this product, both on the label and on this page. Therefore, do not combine red yeast rice with certain medications without medical advice, and carefully read the safety information before you start. NOW Foods clearly states these warnings on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComposition and for whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula revolves around the red yeast rice itself, supplemented with calcium and a few functional excipients such as microcrystalline cellulose, a vegetarian coating, and anti-caking agents. There is no broad herbal blend around it. This product is intended for adults who want to use red yeast rice as a standalone, concentrated ingredient and who observe the associated safety information. In short: a compact 10:1 red yeast rice from a brand known for clear labels and controlled production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46963740508498,"sku":"Now-005","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/RedYeastRiceExtractNOW.jpg?v=1768999451"},{"product_id":"rode-rijstextract-2-95-mg-monacolin-k-365-capsules-vit4ever","title":"Red Yeast Rice Extract | 2.95mg Monacolin K | 365 Capsules | Vit4ever","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Yeast Rice Extract by Vit4ever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Asian cuisine, \u003cstrong\u003ered yeast rice extract\u003c\/strong\u003e has been used for centuries, long before it was sold as a supplement. It is made from ordinary white rice that is fermented with the fungus Monascus purpureus. During this fermentation process, the rice turns deep red and develops a group of compounds called monacolins, of which monacoline K is the best known. Vit4ever processes this fermented extract into a capsule containing 2.95 mg of monacoline K, supplemented with grape seed powder and the amino acid L-leucine. One bottle contains 365 vegan capsules, providing a full year's supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation: from white rice to red yeast rice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with cooked white rice, which is inoculated with the yeast fungus Monascus purpureus. The fungus grows in the rice and converts a range of natural substances during this growth, including pigments that turn the rice red. This fermented rice has been used since ancient times in China, Japan, and other parts of Asia, both as a colouring and flavouring agent in dishes and in traditional cuisine. The final product of this centuries-old process is now known in the supplement industry as red yeast rice extract or red yeast rice, two names for the same fermented raw material. Vit4ever uses a standardised extract from this fermentation process, so that each capsule contains a fixed amount of the measured compounds. The fermentation process itself usually takes several weeks, during which temperature and humidity are carefully monitored to ensure a consistent final product. Only after these weeks of controlled growth is the rice dried and ground into the extract that goes into the capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat monacoline K is as a compound and how the extract is standardised\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonacoline K is one of the compounds that naturally occur during the fermentation of rice with Monascus purpureus. It belongs to a larger family of monacolins that are produced during this process, and it is the best-known variant in that family. Each capsule of this product provides 2.95 mg of monacoline K. Since 2022, the European Union has set a maximum of less than 3 mg of monacolins per daily dose, meaning that no health claims may be used for this product. We therefore only state what the compound is and where it comes from, not what it is claimed to do in the body. Red yeast rice is a natural product, and the amount of monacoline K that is produced during fermentation can naturally vary from batch to batch, depending on the type of rice, the fungal strain, and the fermentation conditions. For this reason, the extract is standardised after fermentation, so that each capsule contains the same amount of 2.95 mg of monacoline K, regardless of which fermentation batch was used. In addition to monacoline K, the fermentation process can also produce small amounts of citrinin, a compound that can form during the growth of the fungus. Vit4ever therefore tests each batch separately to ensure that the amount of citrinin remains well below the legal limit, in addition to the regular testing of the amount of monacoline K itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape seed powder and L-leucine as supplements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the rice extract, each capsule contains 100 mg of grape seed powder and 40 mg of L-leucine. Grape seed powder is the finely ground residue from grape seeds, a byproduct that naturally contains compounds from the grape and is easy to process into a powder for encapsulation. It is obtained after pressing grapes for juice or wine, making it a repurposed byproduct rather than a separately grown ingredient. L-leucine is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins, and is frequently added to plant extract formulations. Both ingredients are regularly combined with red yeast rice in supplement form, although the main component of this capsule remains the fermented rice extract itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and composition of the capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capsule shell is made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based material, making the product suitable for a vegan lifestyle. No colourings, flavourings, or magnesium stearate have been added to the formulation. Vit4ever has each produced batch tested by an independent German laboratory to ensure that the composition matches what is stated on the label. At a dosage of one capsule per day, a bottle of 365 capsules lasts a full year, without the need to order a new supply halfway through. This also makes it easy to incorporate the dosage into a regular daily routine without having to reorder in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice extract remains, at its core, a fermented rice product with a long history in Asian cuisine. Vit4ever captures this fermentation process in a standardised extract, with a fixed amount of monacoline K per capsule, independent laboratory testing of each batch, and a limited, clearly defined list of ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vit4ever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47007328469330,"sku":"vit4-360","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/vit4ever-rode-rijstextract-2-95-mg-monacolin-k-36-1.png?v=1793698730"},{"product_id":"rode-gist-rijst-red-yeast-rice-600-mg-60-capsules-now-foods","title":"Red Yeast Rice 600mg | 60 vegan capsules | NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Yeast Rice 600 mg by NOW Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for \u003cstrong\u003ered yeast rice\u003c\/strong\u003e in capsule form? This product from NOW Foods contains 600 mg of fermented red yeast rice per vegan capsule, based on Monascus purpureus. It is created by traditionally fermenting rice with red yeast. One bottle contains 60 capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat red yeast rice is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed yeast rice is regular rice fermented with the red yeast fungus Monascus purpureus. During this fermentation, the fungus colonizes the rice grains and forms a series of red and purple pigments, which give the rice its distinctive color. It is an ancient ingredient from East Asia, used in China for over a thousand years, originally as a natural dye and flavoring in cuisine. Think of colored rice wine and traditional dishes. From its culinary origins, red yeast rice has developed into a standalone supplement ingredient, as found in these capsules. The deep red color develops entirely during fermentation: the fungus naturally produces color pigments, the same ones that are still used as natural food coloring in parts of Asia. So, it's not an added color, but a direct result of the fermentation process itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003e600 mg per capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach capsule contains 600 mg of red yeast rice, and a daily dose of two capsules therefore amounts to 1.2 grams. The quantity is clearly stated on the label, making it easy to dose and compare this product with other red yeast rice supplements. Unlike highly concentrated extract variants, this is fermented red yeast rice itself, in a fixed amount per capsule. This makes the 600 mg capsule a lighter, easier to dose form than a highly concentrated 10:1 extract, while still allowing you to know exactly how much you are consuming per intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTested for citrinin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor red yeast rice, the quality of the raw material is especially important. During fermentation, citrinin can be produced, an undesirable byproduct of certain fungal strains. NOW Foods therefore uses red yeast rice that is tested for citrinin. In addition, red yeast rice naturally contains a group of substances called monacolins, and precisely for this reason, strict rules and mandatory warnings have been in effect in the European Union since 2022 for these types of products. This explains the extensive safety information you will find with this product. Please read it carefully and do not combine red yeast rice with certain medications without medical advice. The full safety information can be found further down this page and on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVegan capsule and composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula is deliberately concise: red yeast rice as the main ingredient, a vegetable capsule of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and a thickener based on polysaccharides from vegetables. There are no unnecessary additives. Because the capsule is plant-based, this product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is intended for adults who want to use red yeast rice as a standalone ingredient and who observe the safety information. Since nothing else has been added, you retain control over what you combine it with. In short: a clear, vegan red yeast rice from a brand known for transparent labels and controlled raw materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50712772018514,"sku":"Now-028","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/RedYeastRiceNOW_7112698f-471b-43cb-b63b-f03b66cdb782.jpg?v=1763030726"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/collections\/rode-gist-rijst.oembed","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}