Current study on the photostability of monascus pigment is described,the reason of fading of monascus pigment is analyzed,and the effective way to modifying fading is pointed out.

• 阐述了红曲色素光稳定性研究现状,分析了红曲色素光不稳定性的原因,提出了改善红曲色素光不稳定性的有效途径。