Post by terryzhai on Sept 15, 2014 5:54:01 GMT
Red Yeast Rice CAS# 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.
Is there some safety and/or health risk about Red Yeast Rice that consumers need to know? Let's check out some basic facts about this ingredient.
GRAS Exemptions: No
Foodchem 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.
Suggested Dosage
As Red Yeast Rice is widely known as safe, there is 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 Precaution
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.
General Side Effects
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.
- See more at: www.foodchemadditives.com/side_effects_info/685
Is there some safety and/or health risk about Red Yeast Rice that consumers need to know? Let's check out some basic facts about this ingredient.
GRAS Exemptions: No
Foodchem 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.
Suggested Dosage
As Red Yeast Rice is widely known as safe, there is 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 Precaution
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.
General Side Effects
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.
- See more at: www.foodchemadditives.com/side_effects_info/685