Chinese red rice mould, Red brewers's yeast
Monascus purpureus
Family: Monascaceae
What it is like
A yeast.
It probably has anticancer properties.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The organism is used for the production of Chinese red rice giving it colour and flavour. It is used to cook chicken. It is used for making fermented foods and preserving meat.
Edible parts
Mould, fungus