Monascus purpureus; ang-khak mold
A species of red mold used in fermentation, especially for making red yeast rice and traditional Asian foods.
ベニコウジカビは紅麹の製造に使われる。
Monascus purpureus is used to produce red yeast rice.
このチーズの赤い色はベニコウジカビによるものだ。
The red color of this cheese comes from Monascus purpureus.