Pre-gelatinized Rice Flour

PGP International, Inc. has developed a variety of rice based functional ingredients for the food and nutraceutical industry under the PAC® brand. These functional ingredients offer a broad range of preparation capabilities in soups, sauces, beverages, ice cream and bakery. Non-food related applications include cosmetics and capsules.

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At PGP International, we produce a wide range of rice based functional ingredients for the food and nutraceutical industry.

Research shows that consumer interest in clean label products shows no signs of abating. As the clean label movement has become mainstream, it has grown from focusing on removal of artificial and unpronounceable ingredients to demanding whole foods that are both sustainable and transparent.

Demand for clean label is fuelled by increased awareness among consumers about nutrition and health with greater mindfulness towards our environment. With this global move towards more natural ingredients, our PAC® products are an attractive alternative for food formulators.

Our PAC® branded ingredients have been specially developed for use in bakery, nutraceutical, dairy, condiments and sauces, and beverage applications.

PAC® ingredients are natural alternatives to the chemical additives that are so often used in food preparation. As well as improving the taste and texture of existing and new food products, they also offer the consumer a cleaner, easier to read label. Features include:

  • Kosher
  • Gluten-Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Organic or Conventional
  • Available in coarse to fine particle size
  • Simply label as ‘rice flour’ or ‘brown rice flour’

Pre-gelatinized rice flours have a water holding capacity of approximately five times their weight making them an ideal, clean label humectant. Its humectant properties aid in:

  • Reducing sugar content in bars, granolas, and bakery applications
  • Preventing breakage in crackers and cookies
  • Controlling syneresis through freeze-thaw cycling
  • Increasing fatty mouthfeel in liquid to semi-solid applications
  • Preventing bleeding or weeping of frozen fruits in bakery products
  • Improving scoop-ability and slowing melting in non-dairy ice creams.

PAC-FRESH®

Made from rice flour and rice bran, PAC-FRESH® is a natural dough conditioner, fat replacer and texture enhancer, which is ideally suited to specialty breads such as croissants.

As a natural product, PAC-FRESH® is a novel, label friendly, single source alternative that’s been developed to strengthen dough, improve the finished product and make production processes more efficient.

PAC-GEL®

PAC-GEL® is a multifunctional, pre-gelatinised rice ingredient which has been specifically created as a water binding agent, thickener, emulsifier and viscosity control agent with good freeze-thaw stability.

It has a small, even particle size that swells easily and can absorb 4.5-5.5 grams of water per gram of flour. This allows it to mimic fat and generate a smoother, creamier texture than wheat flours, making it ideal for soups, sauces, gravies, instant beverage mixes and baby foods.

PAC-GEL® is available in three granulations and has a proven success rate in dairy based sauces, French breads and frozen breads and doughs.

PAC-STAR®

A partially pre-gelatinized rice flour processed from milled rice, PAC-STAR® has been specially formulated to complement or replace common ingredients in dry and wet beverages that are texture rich.

PAC-STAR® is a natural stabilising agent, bulking agent and viscosity enhancer that improves mouth feel, body and opacity. This makes it ideal for sport, nutritional supplement and Mexican Horchata style beverages, dairy replacement drinks and ice cream.

PAC-STAR® is gluten-free and hypoallergenic, with low hygroscopicity, high solubility and easy dispersibility. It can also be used as a fat replacer in dairy and baked goods.

Why choose PGP International for texture solutions?

  • We explore new frontiers in ingredient technology, positioning us as leaders in creating innovative ingredient solutions.
  • We use cutting-edge techniques to develop ingredients that improve product texture and performance, meeting evolving industry demands.
  • Our team of experts brings extensive knowledge and experience in ingredient science, ensuring high standards in every product we create.
  • We tailor our innovations to address specific customer needs, reflecting our commitment to delivering customized and effective ingredient solutions. 
  • Our rigorous testing and quality assurance ensure our ingredients are effective and safe, reinforcing our reputation for reliability and excellence.

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