Monascus powder can be used alone, and it is not necessary to put maltose. The method of monascus powder: the safe natural pigment monascus powder can be directly added to the braised pork soup, which is sold in supermarkets and can be used alone.
In order to make the color of braised pork look better, now the color of braised pork is generally used: maltose+color fixative+sugar color+brush oil. Sugar color is the oldest coloring method, which can not only be colored, but also enhance the taste of finished products with its unique fragrance.