From toasts with family to business celebrations, alcohol plays a prominent cultural role in Taiwan. Kaoliang, Taiwan’s famous alcoholic beverage, exemplifies the cultural significance of alcohol.

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Monacolin K (MK) is a secondary metabolite of the Monascus species that can inhibit cholesterol synthesis. Functional red mold rice (FRMR) is the fermentation product of Monascus spp., which is rich ...