Brown Rice Syrup
Brown rice syrup is derived from brown rice and is a great sweetener and refined sugar alternative . It is also known as rice malt. For the process and to obtain the syrup brown rice is used for the purpose.
Brown rice syrup is obtained by fermenting the brown rice and breaking down the starch in it. It is reduced to the syrup consistency and is used as a sugar alternative for different products. The process consists of using saccharin enzymes to break down the brown starch. Besides, sprouted barley is also used in the process.
A small amount of sprouted barley or barley malt is added into the cooked brown rice to produce a light buttery and honey flavored syrup. It is pure glucose and is found in different edible products like cereals, granola bars and snack bars.
Clarified Rice Syrup
Clarified rice syrup is a nutritious liquid that is derived through the starch hydrolysis. The process uses rice as its main ingredient to obtain the required syrup. For it, usually white GMO free rice is used, which also gives its clear appearance and color. Having been made from organic rice, it is free from all kinds of pesticides and harmful chemicals and makes a great breakfast option.
Rice syrups are filtered until they have a low level of rice oils and a delicious buttery texture and flavor. It also helps in masking the flavor and essence of soy or any other bean products that are used in the process.
These syrups are filtered using a high efficiency machine to get rid of all kinds of suspended fats and to achieve a clear and clean look and flavor. Though they are also known as rice syrups but they have a different taste and appearance.Where brown rice syrup is brown or honey like in color, clarified rice syrup is clear in appearance.