Rice Flour
General Product Information
| Article | Rice flour, bio organic |
| Synonyms | Rice starch, rice powder, rice flour powder |
| CAS No. | – |
| EEG No. | – |
| EINECS No. | – |
| IMO | – |
| Tariff Code | 11029050 |
| UN No. | – |
| VLG/ADR | – |
Description
Rice flour is a fine, white powder obtained by grinding rice grains. This product is naturally gluten-free and is widely used in the food industry, especially for making gluten-free products. In addition, rice flour has applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industries because of its thickening, binding and absorbent properties.
Characteristics
- Grade: Food.
- Gluten-free: Rice flour is an excellent alternative to traditional flours in gluten-free products, making it suitable for consumers with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- Neutral taste: It has a mild, neutral taste, which makes it versatile for various culinary Applications.
- Fine, soft texture: The flour has a fine texture that provides a smooth consistency in various mixtures.
- Starchy: Rice flour consists mainly of starch, which makes it an effective binding and thickening agent.
- Stable: The product is physically stable under normal storage conditions and retains its properties at most processing methods.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Shape |
Powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, forming a gel-like substance at heating. |
| Density. | 0.5-0.7 g/cm³, depending on processing. |
| Viscosity | – |
| pH | – |
| Particle size | – |
| Color | White to light cream |
Applications
Rice flour is applied in various ways, for instance:
1. Food Industry
Rice flour is widely used in the production of gluten-free baked goods such as bread, cakes, cookies, and other pastries.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry
Rice flour is used as a filler in tablets, capsules and other pharmaceutical products.
3. Cosmetic Industry
It is used in the production of Cosmetics and skin care products because of its absorbent and soothing properties.
4. Gluten-free Products
Rice flour is essential in the production of gluten-free pasta, noodles, pancakes, and other pasta products.
5. Binder & Thickener
It is used as a thickening agent in soups, sauces, fillings, and puddings. It is also a common ingredient in baby food and diet products.
Interessing Links
- Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) – Guidelines and standards for food additives and food ingredients.
- European Food Information Council (EFIC)
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) – Information about safety and application of food additives.
- Wikipedia – Rice flour