NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice Concentrated 10:1 Extract, 1200mg - 60 tablets

Overview

Red yeast rice is a traditional fermented ingredient that has been used by Asian herbalists since approximately 800 A.D. It is produced by fermenting white rice with the red yeast Monascus purpureus. In cooking, red yeast rice is used to enhance the colour and flavour of foods — Peking duck is the best-known example of the colouration and flavour it imparts.

NOW Foods Red Yeast Rice tablets provide 1,200 mg of red yeast rice extract blend per tablet, plus 150 mg of calcium. The product is carefully produced to avoid the presence of citrinin, an unwanted by-product of the fermentation process — a key quality marker that sets NOW's red yeast rice apart.

NOW Foods is a US family-owned company established in 1968. The product is made and quality tested in the USA and carries several independent quality certifications: Intertek GMP certification, Kosher (Triangle K), Halal and non-GMO. It is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The bottle is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin.

Key benefits

• 1,200 mg of red yeast rice extract blend per tablet
• Carefully produced to avoid the presence of citrinin
• An additional 150 mg of calcium per tablet
• Vegan, Kosher, Halal and non-GMO
• Traditional Asian fermented ingredient with over a thousand years of use
• Convenient dosing — 1 tablet 1 to 2 times daily

Who is it for

Suitable for adults who wish to complement their diet with a traditional fermented ingredient and value strictly controlled production quality. As the tablets are made without gluten, soy, milk or egg ingredients, they also suit users with restricted diets, as well as vegans and vegetarians. The bottle contains 60 tablets — enough for one to two months at the suggested usage.

Natural colour variation may occur in this product, as it is a natural fermented ingredient whose tone can vary slightly between batches.