Abstract：Over the years, nitrite occupied the dominant position during the meat processing due to its
excellent colourant, anti-corrosion and flavor, but it was found do harm to human health recently.Therefore,
searching for alternatives to nitrite is imminent. monascus pigment is a natual matter produced by
manascus. It has the similar function with nitrite when applies in meat product, no nitrite bad effect and it is
an idea substitute for nitrite.
刘方菁；刘辉；宁娜. 红曲色素替代亚硝酸盐对肉类护色的研究进展[J]. 肉类研究, 2011, 25(1): 33-36.
LIU Fangjing;LIU Hui;NING Na. Research Progress of Manascus Pigment Substitute for Nitrite in Meat Color Protection. Meat Research, 2011, 25(1): 33-36.
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