べにこうじかび

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

Monascus purpureus (species of mold); ang-khakword usually written using kana alone

Forms

べにこうじかび
紅麹黴【べにこうじかび】【ベニコウジカビ】
ベニコウジカビ

Generated definitions (experimental)

Monascus purpureus (species of mold)

This refers to a specific type of mold used in fermentation, particularly in the production of food items like rice and soy sauce. It is known for its role in the making of red rice and is valued for its health benefits.

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Monascus purpureus is used in the fermentation of food.

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He made red rice using Monascus purpureus.

ang-khak

This term is used to refer to the colored rice that is produced through fermentation with the mold. It typically signifies both the rice and the process of making it.

あんかくアンカク。

The red rice made using Monascus purpureus is called ang-khak.

あんかくアンカク。

Ang-khak is often used in traditional dishes.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to use red koji moldto ferment red koji moldto make with red koji moldred koji (alternate spelling)traditional fermented foodnutritional value of red koji moldred koji mold as a health fooddishes made with red koji moldred koji mold as a food additive