Abstract:By using CiteSpace，the Chinese （559 articles） and English literature （384 articles） on liquid-state fermentation and solid-state fermentation of Monascus were visualized and analyzed. Through analyses of annual publication volume， co-occurrence of authors，institutions，and keywords，as well as clustering and burst detection，trend charts of publication volume，collaborative co-occurrence maps，and keyword clustering visualization were generated，followed by further exploration of research hotspots and trends. The results indicated that both Chinese and English research hotspots focused on optimizing fermentation processes，with future research trends moving toward exploring the antioxidant and lipid-lowering activities of Monascus and its fermentation products. Meanwhile，research on solid-state fermentation and liquid-state fermentation has achieved certain progress. However，there is still a need for enhanced communication between authors and institutions，as well as for in-depth exploration of the medicinal and edible properties of Monascus and its fermentation products，so as to further enhance the value of Monascus.