Pre-gelatinized Rice Flour

Pre-gelatinized rice flour for superior structure, stability, and consistency across a wide range of food applications.

Rice-based functional ingredients for texture control

Our pre-gelatinized rice flour for texture control helps you achieve precise sensory outcomes- all while maintaining a simple ingredient list:

Gluten-free clean label alternative to chemical additives
Instantly soluble in cold water without heat
Improved viscosity, binding and moisture retention in baked goods or nutrition bars
Neutral taste and color for versatile use
Acts as a fat-mimetic, ideal in reduced-fat or reduced-sugar formulations
Reliable performance across multiple applications

Pre-gel rice flour

PGP's pre-gelatinized rice flour for consistent high performance

Using a unique two-step process to produce our pre-gelatinized rice flours, PGP delivers consistent, high-performance functionality. Our method offers better uniformity and functionality while maintaining a clean-label declaration. The result: a more consistent solution with improved hydration, viscosity control, and process efficiency.

Applications for pre-gelatinized rice flour

PGP’s pre-gelatinized rice flour for texture solutions is widely used to deliver clean-label, gluten-free, shelf-stable solutions across:

Snacks and bars

Improve structure and binding for better product integrity in snacks and soft-baked bars. Retain softness over time while maintaining a flexible and pliable texture, creating products that are more enjoyable to eat and less prone to drying out or crumbling.

Breads, cakes, pastries, gluten-free products

Improve crumb structure, boost volume and keep baked goods softer for longer. Reduce dough resting time by supporting gluten development and trapping leavening gases. Enhanced elasticity allows easier handling and excellent moisture retention acts as a clean label humectant in reduced sugar applications.

Desserts

Fat-mimetic functionality helps to create rich, indulgent textures in reduced-fat formulations and acts as a clean-label thickener in creams, fillings, and sauces. Better freeze-thaw stability also improves scoopability in ice cream and frozen desserts.

Sauces and soups

Designed for cold-process and rapid-mix applications, pre-gelatinized rice flours hydrate immediately in cold liquids, eliminating the need for a heat step. The resulting smooth, stable viscosity also functions as a fat mimetic to give a rich and creamy mouthfeel.

Pre-gelatinized rice flour solutions

With our expertise and range of rice-based functional ingredients for texture enhancement and control, we can help you find the best solution for your next formulation.

PAC-FRESH^®

Ideal for gluten-free breads, cakes and baked goods
Strengthens dough structure and crumb consistency through gradual hydration and controlled water absorption
Enhances machinability
Extends freshness by improving moisture retention

PAC-GEL^®

Ideal for sauces, soups and fillings
Acts as a thickener, emulsifier, and fat mimetic to create smooth textures
Delivers rapid hydration and high viscosity development in cold water
Aids efficient processing with better consistency, moisture control and product stability

PAC-STAR^®

Excellent fat mimetic for ice cream
Enhances texture and mouthfeel
High solubility and easy dispersion
Mimics fat to create smooth, creamy textures

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Why choose PGP for pre-gelatinized rice flour

Over 40 years of expertise in rice-based functional ingredients with deep technical knowledge in the use of pre-gelatinized rice flour for texture control and performance optimisation.
High-performance rice flour solutions that enhance texture, functionality and nutrition in a wide range of applications according to customer requirements.
Application options to meet evolving food industry needs, including gluten-free, GLP-1, protein and ready-to-eat snacking .
Collaborative support from initial formulation development to manufacturing scale-up.
Clean label products enabling simplified ingredient declarations
Expertly crafted, consistent supply of wholesale textured ingredients designed for reliable performance

Frequently asked questions

Why use pre-gelatinized rice flour instead of modified starches?

Pre-gelatinized rice flour for texture solutions represent a natural, gluten-free and clean-label alternative to modified starches for improving texture. They support texture control, binding, and thickening without chemical modification.

How is pre-gelatinized rice flour used in baked goods?

As a rice flour for texture enhancement, PAC^® pre-gelatinized rice flour improves crumb structure, softness, and moisture retention in baked goods. It helps trap leavening gases, enhances elasticity, and improves machinability during processing. This results in consistent quality and extended shelf life in breads, cakes, and gluten-free products.

What makes PGP’s texture ingredients suitable for large-scale manufacturing?

PGP’s texture solutions are designed to hold up throughout the entire manufacturing and shelf life process allowing for easy integration into existing formulations and scalable production processes. They providie consistent batch-to-batch performance, reliable functionality, and processing efficiency. By combining deep texture expertise with practical manufacturing solutions, PGP helps customers turn concepts into commercially viable solutions.

Are pre-gelatinized rice flours suitable for gluten-free and reduced-fat products?

Pre-gelatinized flour texture enhancers are naturally gluten-free and highly effective in reduced-fat formulations. They can mimic fat to maintain mouthfeel and structure while supporting calorie reduction. This makes them a versatile solution for manufacturers developing better-for-you products.

How do I choose the right pre-gelatinized rice flour for my application?

Selecting the right pre-gelatinized rice flour for texture enhancement depends on your application, processing conditions, and desired functionality. Factors such as hydration rate, viscosity, and stability requirements should be considered. Working with our technical experts will ensure you get the most effective rice-based functional ingredients for texture improvements tailored to your formulation.

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