べにこうじかび
紅麹黴
1. Monascus purpureus (species of mold); ang-khakUsually written using kana alone
2. Monascus purpureusMonascus purpureus is a species of mold that is purplish-red in color. It is also known by the names ang-khak rice mold, corn silage mold, maize silage mold, and rice kernel discoloration. This fungus is most important because of its use, in the form of red yeast rice, in the production of certain fermented foods in China. However, discoveries of cholesterol-lowering statins produced by the mold has prompted research into its possible medical uses. It produces a number of statins.
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Read “ベニコウジカビ” on Japanese Wikipedia
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