Pac Gel Organic 70 - PGP International - Thickener

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin: United States of America (USA)
Ingredient Name: Pregelatinized Rice Flour
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin
Food Ingredients Functions: Binder,
Emulsifier,
Humectant,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Binders & Disintegrants,
Other Functional Additives
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Starches & Thickeners
Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Flours & Grains Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Additive-free,
BSE-free,
Clean Label,
Gluten-free,
Hypoallergenic,
Kosher,
Natural,
Non-GMO,
Not Tested on Animals,
Organic,
Plant-Based,
Preservative-free,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Food Ingredients Features: Anti-Caking,
Cost Effective,
Dairy Alternative,
Easy To Handle,
Free of Major Allergens,
Humectancy,
Improved Freeze/Thaw Stability,
Improved Mouthfeel,
Improved Water Holding Capacity,
Instant Viscosity,
Smooth Texture,
Sugar Reduction,
Suitable for Vegans,
Suitable for Vegetarian Foods
Key Features: Clean label - label ingredient declaration is simply Rice Flour

Good flowability

Hypoallergenic

Bland organoleptically

Kosher certified
Key Benefits: High water holding capacity ensuring products remain soft over their shelf life

Neutral flavor profi le while accentuating existing flavors

Improves pliability in applications such as crackers, cookies and other baked products

PAC-GEL® is able to displace up to 35% of syrup based binding ingredients, with no impact to mouthfeel and taste

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages,
Powdered Beverages
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Convenience Foods,
Dairy,
Dairy Substitutes,
Infant & Baby Food,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Food & Nutrition Applications: Bread,
Frozen Bakery Products,
Gravies,
Instant Beverages,
Powdered Mixes,
Ready Meals,
Sauces,
Smoothies,
Snacks,
Soups
Applications: Bakery (Gluten-Free)

Thickening Applications

Breading Batters

Snacks

Prepared Meals

Frozen Foods & Sauces

Properties

Odor: Bland
Flavor: Bland
Physical Properties
Typical Mineral Profile
Microbiological Values
Nutritional Information
Particle Size Distribution
Composition
Impurities
Typical Vitamin Profile
Note: This product is a milled raw agricultural material and should be subjected to a validated microbial lethality process prior to consumption.

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 12	%	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Organic Rice Flour	100.0	%	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Foreign Materials	None	-	-
Infestation	None	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified,
FDA Compliant,
FFDCA,
GFSI Certified,
Gluten-free,
Kosher,
Non-GMO Project Verified,
Organic Certified,
SEDEX Approved
Quality Standards: BRCGS
Regulatory Information: Compliance : All deliveries shall comply in every respect to the requirements and the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended.

Food Grade Statement : PGP International, Inc. manufactures milled and extruded products that fall under the following general food categories:

Milled products – 21 CFR § 170.3(n)(1)

Extruded products – 21 CFR § 170.3(n)(4)

BSE and Vegan Statement : No animal testing or inclusion of animal derived products such as meat or dairy are used in processing unless this product contains honey. Based on this information we believe that the product is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags,
Bulk
Packaging Information: 50 lb. multi-wall paper bags. 1750 lb. bulk bag with food grade poly liner. 2000lb. bulk bag with food grade poly liner.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 12 Months
Storage Information: May be stored up to 12 months from date of manufacture in a clean, dry environment at ambient temperature and humidity in original packaging free from odors and infestation.

Pac Gel® Organic 70