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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Ingredients
- Rice Germ
- Technologies
- Composition of a Grain of Rice
A grain of rice is composed of a protective envelope called the husk, of several outer layers (tegument, nucellus, pericarp) which make up the bran, of the albumen which contains the starchy reserves and of the germ or embryo. The rice husk is a real bulwark against external aggressions. It protects the grain, preserves itsNUTRITIONAL QUALITIES, and to prolong its conservation.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
Rice germ is the most nutrient-rich fraction of the grain. It contains 95% of the total tocopherols, one-third of the oil content, and most of the vitamins and minerals . The germ represents only 1% of the total weight but contains 30% of the nutrients. Nutritionally, the germ is therefore 40 times more concentrated in nutrients than the rest of the grain. Rice germ is a treasure of nature which is one of the richest natural foodstuffs in the world.
- Nutritional Claims
Vitamins and minerals play an essential role in our body by being essential to the chemical reactions that take place at all times in our body. Vitamins act at many levels, particularly in the co-enzymatic function as well as in the antioxidant and hormonal functions.
Minerals have a preponderant role in the construction of our organism (bones, teeth, hair, cellular tissues...), they also occupy an important place for its proper functioning through enzymes, neurotransmitters, etc.
Vitamins are mostly not synthesized or stored by the human body. It is therefore necessary to provide these essential nutritional elements dailyvia food or by food supplementation .
Current consumption patterns have reduced the supply of vitamins and minerals from our diet. This broken balance must be restored in order to maintain a nutritional balance allowing us to be in good health.
With RiziGerm® , we offer you a solution to this rebalancing thanks to a supply of natural vitamins and minerals that you can integrate into your product developments.
RiziGerm® can advantageously replace wheat germ in food applications because it has a nutritional profile at least equal to that of wheat germ butdoes not contain gluten . A strong argument for avoiding food intolerances and offering gluten-free products .
Rice germ is an exceptional source of natural vitamins and minerals . It is particularly rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. The germ is the living part of the seed. It is essential that it has all the essential elements to develop and transform into a young plant. The germination process induces intense metabolic activity which requires energy and all the essential elements involved in the various biological functions. Rice germ is a concentrate of vitality , ideal for supplementing our diet with natural vitamins and minerals.
This graph shows the ratio of several nutrient contents of brown rice and RiziGerm® as a function of the nutrient contents of white rice. For example, RiziGerm® is approximately 22 times more concentrated in magnesium and 160 times more concentrated in vitamin E than white rice. One gram of RiziGerm® is equivalent to a magnesium and vitamin E intake of 22 grams and 160 grams of white rice respectively.- Advantages
RiziGerm® is undoubtedly an ingredient with multiple advantages, both in terms of its nutritional richness , its quality and its possibilities of use in a large number of applications.
- Natural source of vitamins and minerals
- Guaranteed allergen-free and GMO-free
- Available in three forms: granules, powder or flakes
- Exceptionally rich in magnesium, manganese, vitamins E and B
- High quality vegetable proteins and essential amino acids
- Guaranteed Camargue origin
- Claims and Health Benefits
The recommended daily allowances have been identified by directive 2008/100/EC. Vitamins and minerals are needed by the body in very specific quantities. Vitamins B1, B3, B12, E as well as magnesium, phosphorus and manganese have obtained positive claims from EFSA . These vitamins and minerals are naturally present in RiziGerm®
EFSA Approved Claims:
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) has a recognized action on energy metabolism, the cardiovascular system and the nervous system.
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin) has a recognized action on energy metabolism, the nervous system and tissue functions.
- Vitamin B12 has a recognized action on energy metabolism, the blood system and tissue formation.
- Vitamin E has a recognized action on the protection of cell constituents against oxidative damage.
- Magnesium ( Mg ) has a recognized action on the electrolyte balance, the maintenance of bones and teeth, the normal functioning of the nervous system and can also contribute to the reduction of fatigue.
- Phosphorus ( P ) has an action recognized for its contribution to the normal functioning of cell membranes, energy metabolism and the maintenance of bones and teeth.
- Manganese ( Mn ) has an action recognized for its protective function of DNA, proteins and lipids against oxidation, the maintenance of bones, the functioning of energy metabolism as well as the functioning of connective tissues.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
- Diet cookies and cakes
- Industrial bakery
- Energy bars and drinks
- Animal nutrition and many others.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance