The status of application of Monascus and potential problem in medicine, food-making and brewing were illustrated in this article, and of this industry was forecasted also.

• 摘要阐述了红曲霉菌的生理活性物质在医药、食品、酿酒领域的应用现状及存在问题，并展望了红曲霉菌培养物产业的发展前景。