Product Introduction
Monascus Yellow (also called Monascus yellow pigment) is a natural yellow food colorant produced by fermenting Monascus fungi and then extracting and purifying the pigments. Its main coloring compounds, such as monascin and ankaflavin, give foods a bright, warm yellow to orange-yellow shade without synthetic dyes.
As a China manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Monascus Yellow, WEHENGFOOD supplies food manufacturers, beverage brands and ingredient distributors worldwide. Our natural yellow food coloring fits clean-label formulations, and we can customize color strength, form (powder or liquid) and packaging to your application.
Why buyers choose our Monascus Yellow:
- Natural fermentation origin, suited to clean-label and “colors from natural sources” positioning
- Good heat and pH stability compared with many plant-based yellow colorants
- Consistent color value from batch to batch, with a COA for every shipment
- Customizable color strength and form
- Factory-direct pricing from a China wholesaler and manufacturer, with export documents handled
Certificate of Analysis
Items | Specification | Results |
Assay Content (%) | Monascus Yellow Powder ≥99.0% | 99.32% |
Appearance | Yellow Orange Powder |
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pH (100 mg/mL aqueous) | 5.0–7.0 | 6.1 |
Water Content | Less than 10 | 5.7 |
Bulk Density (g/mL) | 0.55–0.65 | 0.65 |
Pb (ppm) | NMT 0.1 | Complies |
As (ppm) | NMT 0.1 | Complies |
Hg (ppm) | NMT 0.1 | Complies |
Cd (ppm) | NMT 0.1 | Complies |
Total Plate Count (CFU/g) | NMT 500 | 50 |
Escherichia coli (CFU/g) | Negative | Negative |
Yeast & Mold (CFU/g) | NMT 50 | 10 |
Salmonella (CFU/25 g) | Negative | Negative |
Staphylococcus aureus (CFU/25 g) | Negative | Negative |
Ethanol (ppm by GC) | NMT 1000 | Complies |
Monascus Yellow Functions
- Natural coloring: Gives a stable, attractive yellow to orange-yellow tone and replaces or reduces synthetic yellow dyes.
- Heat and processing stability: Holds color through baking, pasteurization and cooking in most food systems.
- Wide pH tolerance: Keeps good color across neutral to acidic products such as beverages, jellies and sauces.
- Good solubility: Disperses well in water or water-ethanol systems, depending on the grade, for easy dosing.
- Color consistency in storage: Offers good shelf-life color retention when stored away from strong light.
- Clean-label support: Helps brands present a “natural color” ingredient list.
Monascus Yellow Applications and Uses
- Beverages: Soft drinks, juice drinks, sports drinks, flavored water, and some alcoholic drinks
- Confectionery: Hard candy, gummies, jelly, chocolate coating, and fillings
- Bakery: Cakes, pastries, biscuits, cream, and icings
- Dairy and frozen desserts: Ice cream, yogurt, puddings, and dessert mixes
- Sauces and seasonings: Curry-style sauces, dressings, instant noodle seasoning, and pickles
- Meat analogues and snacks: Plant-based products, extruded snacks, and coating batters
- Soy and rice products: Soy products, rice and noodle products, and processed foods
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FAQ
Q1. What is Monascus Yellow made from?
Monascus Yellow is made by fermenting Monascus fungi on a rice-based substrate, then extracting, purifying and concentrating the yellow pigments into a powder or liquid colorant.
Q2. Is Monascus Yellow a natural food colorant?
Yes. It is a natural pigment obtained by microbial fermentation, not a synthetic dye. This makes it a good option for clean-label natural yellow food coloring projects.
Q3. What is the difference between Monascus Yellow and Monascus Red?
Both come from Monascus fermentation, but they use different pigment fractions. Monascus Yellow gives yellow to orange-yellow shades, while Monascus Red gives red to deep red shades. Both are widely used as natural colorants.
Q4. Which foods and drinks can use Monascus Yellow?
It is commonly used in beverages, candy, jelly, bakery, ice cream, sauces, snacks and plant-based foods. Final use must follow the food regulations of the destination country.
Q5. How should Monascus Yellow be stored?
Keep it in a cool, dry place, sealed and away from direct light. Under proper storage the color stays stable for the full shelf life.
Q6. Are you a China supplier and manufacturer of Monascus Yellow?
Yes. WEHENGFOOD is a China manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Monascus Yellow, offering factory-direct pricing, customizable specifications and worldwide shipping. Please send an inquiry through the form on this page for a quotation and sample.
