By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026
Red yeast rice, known in China as hong qu, is ordinary rice that has been fermented with a red mould called Monascus purpureus. It has been used for more than a thousand years to colour and flavour foods such as Peking duck, rice wine and fermented tofu.
What is in red yeast rice?
The fermentation produces natural compounds called monacolins, along with the red pigments that give the rice its colour. Monacolin content varies widely with the strain and the fermentation process.
Quality matters
Poorly controlled fermentation can produce citrinin, an unwanted by-product. Reputable manufacturers test for it. Some formulas also add CoQ10; check the amount of each ingredient on the label.
Red yeast rice is not suitable for everyone. Speak to a doctor before use if you take any regular medication, are pregnant or nursing.
What to check before you buy
- The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
- How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
- Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
- The veg/non-veg mark and the manufacturer details on the pack
Label facts: Zespo Red Yeast Rice Extract with CoQ10 650 mg - 60 Capsules
- Red Yeast Rice extract (Monascus purpureus): 600 mg per capsule
- Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone): 50 mg per capsule
- 650 mg total per capsule · serving size 1 capsule · 60 servings per pack
- Vegetarian capsule shell (HPMC)
- Made in India in a GMP-certified facility
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