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Monascus purpureus is the yeast used commercially in the production of
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blood cholesterol-lowering statins.
Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus) is rice fermented with red yeast. This red yeast rice is used as a supplement for lowering the blood cholesterol levels. Streptokinase (fibrinolytic agent) is obtained from strain of Streptococcus haemolyticus. Citric acid and gluconic acid are produced by Aspergillus niger. Ethanol is formed by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
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