Does anyone have a picture of Purpureus or know where i can find one?
i need it for a project
My iridomyrmex purpureus queen has started laying and I am curious when and what should I start feed her? Ive tried a bit of honey mixed with some bugs but shes doesnt seem to be interested. Have i started too early? Thanks guys!
Red Yeast Rice (made with Monascus purpureus)
As far as my research went, Red Yeast Rice (RYR) is made the same way as other koji.
Whereas Koji spores like Aspergillus oryazae are easy to obtain, I found it impossible to get Monascus purpureus spores (where I live). But after 2 years I was lucky enough to purchase a few bags of RYR.
My idea was, that I could use this RYR to inoculate fresh rice. What are the chances that this works?
I read, that the growth of the fungus (Aspergillus oryazae) is stopped before it can produce spores (biter taste?).
I didn't find much about the production of RYR (mostly due to papers which weren't free) but it seems that the fermentation takes 5-7 days (plus drying) whereas the fermentation of koji (Aspergillus oryazae) takes only 2-3 days (is this right?).
So, my assumption is, that in RYR it is desired that the fungus will produce spores and therefore there might be a chance to make fresh RYR from storebought RYR and fresh rice. It also could be possible, that the Monascus purpureus just takes longer to grow. It's hard to find any information because if you search for this, you mostly get spammed with all this supplement shit or how to make Red Yeast wine from RYR.
Is there anyone who has any experience or deeper knowledge about this?
Link to my other post: https://www.reddit.com/r/fermentation/comments/glwrlz/so_i_finally_got_my_hands_on_red_rice_yeast_and/
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