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Meanings
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Monascus purpureus; ang-khak mold
usually written using kana alone
A species of red mold used in fermentation, especially for making red yeast rice and traditional Asian foods.
Monascus purpureus is used to produce red yeast rice.
The red color of this cheese comes from Monascus purpureus.