What Is Rice Fiber?

Rice fibre is an insoluble plant fibre purified from rice hull or rice bran. Total dietary fibre ranges from 60% to 90% by grade. Naturally free of gluten, soy and dairy, it is chosen for allergen-friendly and gluten-free formulations. It is neutral in taste and light in colour.

Functional properties

Water-holding capacity is medium to high (typically 1:4–1:7) and it also binds oil. In gluten-free doughs it provides structure and moisture retention; in extruded products it supports crispness. Some grades are surface treated to gain flow and anti-caking properties.

Applications

Gluten-free bread and bakery, allergen-friendly snacks, water binding in meat products, breakfast cereals and bars, dry mixes, nutrition products and pet food. Typical usage is 1–5%.

Technical properties and quality criteria

Check total dietary fibre, water-holding capacity, particle size, moisture, colour, heavy metal analyses (especially arsenic), microbiological values and gluten-free statement. For rice-derived products inorganic arsenic should be reported per lot.

Sourcing from PERDIST

Rice fibre is not in PERDIST's standard catalogue; sourcing is researched on request. Write with your target fibre content, application and monthly volume and we present suitable sources with documents in a written quotation. Pea fibre and cellulose fibre are also worth considering as gluten-free alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

Why is rice fibre preferred in gluten-free products?

It is naturally gluten-free, neutral in taste and supports the weak structure of gluten-free dough while retaining moisture, without the residual gluten risk of wheat fibre.

Is it the same as rice bran?

No. Bran contains fat, protein and minerals, is darker and has a short shelf life because of fat oxidation. Rice fibre is the purified fibre fraction.

Why is arsenic analysed?

The rice plant can take up arsenic from soil. Lot-specific reporting of inorganic arsenic is necessary for safe sourcing of rice-derived ingredients.

Documents to request from the supplier

Product specification: typical values, tolerance ranges and analysis methods.
Allergen declaration: allergens in the product and those handled on the same line.
Batch certificate of analysis and origin document, showing the number of the batch shipped.

For supplier selection, auditing and the approved supplier list, see the supplier evaluation and approval guide.

This ingredient is not in the catalogue at the moment; on request we research sources and prepare a written quotation. The product name is pre-filled in the form; add your application and monthly quantity.

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