Research progress of the multiple-function in Monascus pigment

Monascus pigments are natural,nutritious and multiple-function and the like,which are traditionally fermented by Monascus in China.As a kind of food additive,they have been widely used in food industry.In this paper,for the better development to physical and chemical properties and biological activity of the pigment from the monascus pigments were reviewed.Meanwhile the further research direction and prospects were prospected.