by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Rarely: Nu-RICE is a natural light tan color that blends into most formulations. In pure white products, a whitener may be required (titanium dioxide).
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Nu-RICE can extend the shelf-life by holding more moisture, so the product will stay fresh longer. The extension will depend on packaging, preservatives, gas flushing and other factors. Nu-RICE is not a preservative.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Typically a 10% increase in volume.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
No. It is the water-soluble extract from rice bran.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
It serves two functions: 1) hydration aid to help the moisture go into the grain-based material faster and more evenly (multi-grain products), almost like a pre-conditioner in a bag; and 2) functions like a mono- or diglyceride that allows the oils in the grain to...
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Nu-RICE at 0.5%, potentially up to 1%, for added texture and extrusion assistance. This is untested, but if the meat analog product needs a stronger texture or a binding effect, you could consider testing Nu-BIND at 0.5-1% and analyze results.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Yes, please refer to a emulsion stability that compares the strength and stability of different products, in an oil-in-water system. If the application is water-in-oil, the values would be different.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Yes – please refer to www.ribus.com/nu-rice for case studies.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Let’s compare the two different types of lecithin: liquid and powdered. A liquid is generally 80% oil and 20% lecithin. In that application, you would use 80% oil and 20% Nu-RICE to achieve the same/similar functionality. In these ratios, Nu-RICE should be equal or...
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
No. It is not a foam creator, as the air entrapment is not strong. It is a surfactant or hydration aid in powdered beverages since it breaks the surface tension of water and encourages hydration of the powder.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
No, just the opposite, it reduces tooth packing. If 0.5% Nu-RICE makes the snack too delicate, the usage rate can be scaled back to 0.33% or even 0.25% as needed.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
RIBUS produces rice bran extract and sells it under two brand names: Nu-BAKE® and Nu-RICE®. While the products are identical, we sell them under different names because they are used slightly differently in different applications.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Typically, 0.25% or less to bind oil with water and between 0.33-0.5% for extrusion or moisture retention (preventing freezer burn). Please see our Getting Started Guide for our suggested use levels and other important information.
by brainstorm | Apr 21, 2021
Yes, the HLB is typically between 14.5 and 15 and is consistent across production lots.
