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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
This is the whole fermentation product (not filtered), so it contains Monascus cell mass along with metabolites including potential citrinin and monacolin K; quality control of mycotoxin levels is critical.. Produced by fermenting Oryza sativa grains with Monascus purpureus; contains red/orange pigments (monascorubramine, rubropunctatin), amino acids, and organic acids; "ferment" denotes the complete fermentation product without extraction or filtration
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monascus/Rice Ferment safe in cosmetics?
This is the whole fermentation product (not filtered), so it contains Monascus cell mass along with metabolites including potential citrinin and monacolin K; quality control of mycotoxin levels is critical.. Produced by fermenting Oryza sativa grains with Monascus purpureus; contains red/orange pigments (monascorubramine, rubropunctatin), amino acids, and organic acids; "ferment" denotes the complete fermentation product without extraction or filtration The EU classifies Monascus/Rice Ferment as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Monascus/Rice Ferment allowed in the EU?
Monascus/Rice Ferment EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Monascus/Rice Ferment do in cosmetics?
Monascus/Rice Ferment functions as: Antioxidant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (-).
What is the Margin of Safety for Monascus/Rice Ferment?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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