Evaluation of Kithul Treacle as a Potential Substrate to Grow Monascus purpureus in Preparation of Monascus-fermented Black Tea
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University of Colombo
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Monascus purpureus is a valuable fungal strain that produces different bioactive pigments, and it is being used to produce a variety of food products. The secondary metabolites synthesized by purpureus are used as colorants for culinary purposes, food supplements, preservatives, and traditional medicine. ...
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Monascus purpureus, Monacolin K, Black Tea Leaves, Kithul Treacle, Mycelial Growth
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Hasara, U. P. S., Subasinghe, P., Abewickrama, G., Hettiarachchi, C., and Kaumal, M. N. (2024). Evaluation of Kithul Treacle as a Potential Substrate to Grow Monascus purpureus in Preparation of Monascus-fermented Black Tea. Proceedings: University of Colombo Annual Research Symposium 2024, p.283.