Monascus-rice was prepared through solid-state fermentation, and red pigment was extracted in nature . Taking the color value as the index, the effects were studied, including light, temperature, heating time and metal ions on the stability of Monascus pigment. The results showed: The order of the lighting effect on the stability of Monascus pigment was: Light > UV >dark. The influence of light on the stability of Monascus pigment was the most obvious; In addition, with the increasing of temperature, the stability of Monascus pigment was worse. Meanwhile, with the longer heating time, the color value loss was more. Among metal ions, the effect of Fe³⁺ on Monascus pigment maximum, while Cu²⁺ and Zn²⁺ effects were not significant.