Discussion on quality standards of lipid-reducing Monascus product / 中草药

ABSTRACT

The status related to the quality standards of lipid-reducing Monascus product was introduced in this paper. The contents of several existing standards involved with lipid-reducing Monascus product in China were mainly discussed. Some of the standards lack inclusiveness and rationality, which makes too specific regulations on the fermentation strains and raw materials. Some of the standards lack scientificity in structure and test method of monacolin K. In some standards, the restricted concentration of citrinin is too harsh, which is out of the sensitivity of the existing instrument and also lacks operability. It is suggested that more scientific and reasonable standards should be established to promote the development of lipid-reducing Monascus product.