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Prospective of Pigments as an Additive to Commercial Sunscreens

open access: yesNatural Product Communications, 2019
Red and yellow pigments from Monascus purpureus (NMCC-PF01) were evaluated to enhance sun protection factor (SPF) of commercial sunscreens and Aloe vera extract.
Sunil H. Koli   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Main Nutrient Sources on Improving Monascus Pigments and Saccharifying Power of Monascus purpureus in Submerged Fermentation

open access: yesFermentation, 2023
Hong Qu (HQ), obtained through fermentation of various grains using Monascus spp., has been widely utilized as the main and characteristic initial saccharification and traditional fermentation starter in the food brewing industry. The quality, color, and
Yingying Huang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Raw citrus by‐product valorization: unlocking the potential of biotransformation by Talaromyces amestolkiae to obtain cellulolytic enzymes and natural colorants

open access: yesBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Volume 20, Issue 2, Page 806-816, March/April 2026.
Abstract Agro‐industrial by‐products can be used as valuable nutrient sources for the sustainable production of high‐value‐added compounds. The goal of this study was utilize raw citrus industrial by‐product (RCB) as a carbon source for the simultaneous production of red colorants and enzymes by the filamentous fungus Talaromyces amestolkiae under lab ...
Caio de Azevedo Lima   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomic Analysis Reveals Changes in Metabolite Biosynthesis in Monascus purpureus in Response to a Low-Frequency Magnetic Field

open access: yesToxins, 2018
Background: Low-frequency magnetic fields (LF-MFs) dampen the citrinin output by Monascus purpureus in fermentations. The influence of LF-MFs on biosynthesis by M. purpureus was evaluated at the protein level. Methods: Cultures were treated with a 1.6-mT
Jialan Zhang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Demystifying fungal systematics: A gateway to fungal literacy and societal/ecological relevance through familiar species

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 499-515, March 2026.
Fungal systematics can feel overwhelming given the vast species diversity within this kingdom, with numerous subgroups at every taxonomic rank. This often creates a disconnect between the undertsnidng of fungal taxonomic diversity and their societal relevance.
Anna Vaiana   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative study of Monascus sanguineus and Monascus purpureus for red pigment production under stress condition [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Monascus sp. is known for pigment production. Monascus sp. synthesized pigment has been used as food colorants for quite a long time. According to literature, many strains have been isolated from Monascus, which are internationally acknowledged and there
P, * Tallapragada, R Dikshit
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POLA PERTUMBUHAN KAPANG Monascus purpureus PADA MEDIA BERAS, JAGUNG, DAN KOMBINASI BERAS - JAGUNG

open access: yes, 2009
The aim of the study was to determine the pattern of Monascus purpureus growth on the rice, corn, and rice-corn combination medium. The study was done at microbiology laboratory of Biologi Departement, Gorontalo State University.
Kumaji, Syam   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Extraction, Purification and Evaluation of Bioactivity of Lovastatin From Monascus purpureus Fermented Finger Millet

open access: yesFood Safety and Health, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 138-146, January 2026.
A graphical abstract showing lovastatin extraction from Monascus purpureus fermented finger millet. ABSTRACT Red yeast rice (RYR), a traditional fermented food product derived from Monascus purpureus cultivation on rice, has been utilized as both food and food additive throughout East Asian countries for centuries.
Monu Kumar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancement of Monacolin K Production by Intergeneric Hybridization between Monascus purpureus (Arg-) and Monascus ruber (Thi-, Met-) Auxotrophs

open access: yesJournal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023
This study aims to reconcile industrially suitable strains of higher red pigment producing Monascus purpureus MPA5 and higher Monacolin K producing Monascus ruber MRA7, were tried to fuse for development of increased efficacy of targeted secondary ...
Anindita Sinha, Keka Sarkar
doaj   +1 more source

Fish By‐Products Utilization in Food and Health: Extraction Technologies, Bioactive, and Sustainability Challenges

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 13, Issue 11, November 2025.
Fish by‐products, often discarded, are rich sources of bioactive peptides, collagen, and omega‐3s with antioxidant, antihypertensive, and antimicrobial properties. Advanced, sustainable extraction technologies can valorize this waste into functional food, nutraceutical, and biomedical ingredients.
Muhammad Waqar   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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