Rice Syrup
Matco's Rice Syrup is a natural, nutritive sweetener made from rice starch, available in conventional, certified organic and infant grades. It is gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and hypoallergenic, and comes in DE levels from 28 to 64 to control sweetness, texture and functionality in food and beverage applications.
It is a thick, amber syrup with a mild, malty sweetness, and it earns its place in a formulation by doing more than sweetening: it binds dry ingredients, retains moisture, resists crystallization and adds body, while the label declaration stays simple: rice syrup, or organic rice syrup.
Rice Syrup Product Range
Organic Rice Syrup
Certified organic rice syrup with mild flavor and the familiar DE range. It helps manufacturers bring snack bars, bakery and confectionery recipes into organic production without major reformulation.
Infant Grade Rice Syrup
Rice syrup tested to tighter contaminant and microbiological requirements for baby food and infant formula. Documented lots support consistent specifications for infant nutrition manufacturers.
MAT-LOW Rice Syrup
A specialty in-house syrup grade for formulations needing a tailored sweetness and functional profile. Ask our technical team for MAT-LOW specifications, recommended uses and packaging options.
Fructose Syrup
A clear, low-viscosity syrup with strong sweetness that lifts fruit flavors in drinks and yogurts. By lowering the freezing point, it also keeps ice cream smooth and scoopable.Grades
| Product | Grade | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Rice Syrup | Conventional & organic | Snack bars, bakery, confectionery |
| Organic Rice Syrup | Certified organic | Organic and clean-label product lines |
| Infant Grade Rice Syrup | Infant grade | Infant formula, baby cereals and baby foods |
Variants and DE Levels
| Variant | DE Range | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Rice Syrup | 28 to 64 DE | Full-flavor, unfiltered, amber |
| Clarified Rice Syrup | 28 to 64 DE | Light color, neutral taste |
| Hi-Maltose Rice Syrup | 42 to 45 DE | High maltose, controlled browning |
Applications
Snack and energy bars
The leading use: binds dry ingredients at low water activity without recrystallizing.
Bakery
Moisture retention extends softness and shelf life in breads, cookies and fillings.
Confectionery
Hi-maltose grades control browning and crystallization in candies and gummies.
Dairy and beverages
Clarified grades sweeten without clouding or off-notes.
Infant nutrition
Mild sweetness, energy and binding in formula and baby foods, using our dedicated infant grade.
Dietary supplements and pharma
Carrier and sweetener for syrups, tonics and chewables.
Personal care and pet nutrition
Humectant and palatability applications.
Characteristics & Benefits
Mild, malty sweetness
Sweetens gently without overpowering the product's own flavor profile.Binding power
Holds oats, nuts, seeds and protein powders together at low water activity, so bars stay chewy instead of turning hard.Moisture retention
Keeps baked goods soft and extends freshness through shelf life.Crystallization control
Keeps confectionery textures smooth and stable over time.Clean label
Declared simply as rice syrup or organic rice syrup on your ingredient list.Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, vegan and free of the major allergens, with no soy carriers.Non-GMO
Produced from GMO-free rice with full traceability to the rice lot.Why Matco Foods
Experience and integration
Over 50 years in rice, vertically integrated from paddy procurement to finished syrup, so quality is controlled at source.
Scale and reach
Nine processing facilities with around 200,000 MT annual grain processing capacity, serving 1,000+ customers in 65+ countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Accountable partnership
IFC (World Bank Group) equity investee and PSX-listed public company, audited, transparent, and built for long-term supply relationships.
Packaging
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Cardboard IBC - 1,400kg
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Plastic Caged IBC – 1,400kg
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SS Tanker (Bulk Buying) – 18 tons / 30 tons
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HDPE Jerry Can – 25kg
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HDPE Drum – 300kg
Certifications & Quality
Our syrups are produced under internationally audited food-safety systems. Shipments include a Certificate of Analysis; organic lots include transaction certificates. Halal, Kosher and phytosanitary documentation is available on request.
Frequently Asked Questions
A nutritive sweetener made by breaking down rice starch with natural enzymes into maltose, glucose and longer-chain carbohydrates, then filtering and concentrating the liquid into a viscous syrup. No added colors, flavors, preservatives or other sweeteners.
For binding (bars, granola): 28 to 42 DE. For balanced sweetness and body (bakery, dairy): 42 to 60 DE. For maximum sweetness (confectionery, beverages): 60 to 64 DE. Send us your application and target texture and we will recommend and sample the right grade.
Yes. Rice syrup, brown rice syrup and rice malt syrup generally refer to the same enzymatically produced sweetener. The word malt refers to the enzymatic conversion process, not to barley, so the syrup remains gluten-free.
Less sweet than table sugar. Depending on the DE level, it delivers roughly half to three-quarters of sucrose's sweetness. Low DE grades are the mildest, which is often exactly what formulators want: sweetness that supports the product instead of dominating it.
Its sugars are glucose- and maltose-based rather than fructose-based, which is why rice malt syrup is generally accepted in low-FODMAP formulation. If your product carries a low-FODMAP claim, confirm serving levels against your certification program using our specification sheet.
Unopened and stored properly it keeps for 24 months. Its high solids content makes it naturally resistant to microbial growth, but once a container is opened it should be kept tightly sealed, cool and away from sunlight. Discard the syrup if you notice a fermented or sour smell, visible mold, or unusual cloudiness.
Yes. Rice contains no gluten, and our process uses no animal-derived inputs. It is also produced from GMO-free rice and is hypoallergenic.
MOQ depends on the packaging type and destination. For first-time buyers we offer sample quantities for lab evaluation before commercial orders.