Rice Protein-Smooth
Rice Protein-Smooth is an enzyme-modified rice protein engineered to overcome the chalky, gritty mouthfeel that limits standard rice protein in beverage applications.
Targeted enzymatic treatment combined with controlled micronization reduces particle size and softens the surface of insoluble protein aggregates. The result is a smoother sensory profile in shakes, dairy alternatives, and ready-to-drink formats.
We source bulk Rice Protein-Smooth from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Jiangsu. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 25 kg kraft paper bag with PE inner liner
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Cream fine micronised powder |
| Protein (dry basis, N×5.95) | ≥80% |
| Particle Size (D90) | ≤75 μm |
| Moisture | ≤7.0% |
| Fat | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | ≤6.0% |
| Fibre | ≤2.0% |
| pH (1% sol.) | 6.0–7.5 |
| Solubility | ≥90% |
| Mouthfeel | Smooth, non-gritty |
| Gluten | <20 ppm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤2 mg/kg |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
Common Markets Grades
Rice Protein-Smooth is graded by protein assay and by the targeted mouthfeel performance.
The standard beverage grade carries 80 percent protein and a D90 particle size below 40 micrometres, which sits below the threshold of perceptible grittiness on the tongue.
A premium grade pushes the D90 below 25 micrometres and is positioned for dairy alternative milks and high-end shake mixes. An 85 percent protein variant is produced for clinical and sports applications.
Variants exist in natural and lightly debittered formats. Organic and non-GMO certified material is produced for premium clean-label brands.
Most grades ship as agglomerated spray-dried powders for cold dispersion, and as standard fine powders for hot or in-process incorporation.
Applications
- Ready-to-drink plant-based protein beverages where mouthfeel drives consumer acceptance
- Non-dairy milks: rice milk, blended oat-rice milk, and protein-enriched plant milks
- Sports protein shakes positioned against whey on sensory parity
- Meal replacement and weight-management drinks
- Smoothie bases and frozen smoothie pouches
- Plant-based yogurts and cultured drinks
- Coffee creamers and barista-style plant milks
- Children's and family-positioned protein beverages
- Frozen desserts and ice cream bases requiring smooth body
- High-protein puddings, custards, and dessert cups
- Clinical nutrition drinks for elderly and recovery populations
Brands Using Rice Protein-Smooth
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Rice Protein-Smooth on the ingredient label.
- SunwarriorClassic Protein (Vanilla) ↗Sunwarrior Classic Protein product page lists organic fermented brown rice protein, processed for a smooth mouthfeel suitable for shakes and smoothies (19 g protein per serving).Label verified 2026-05-24
- Naked NutritionNaked Rice Organic Brown Rice Protein Powder ↗A single-ingredient organic sprouted brown rice protein, processed without hexane.Label verified 2026-05-24
Brand names, product names and logos are the property of their owners. They appear here as published evidence that the ingredient is used, taken from the brand's own label or website. Their appearance is not an endorsement, and it does not mean the brand buys from us or from any manufacturer listed on this site.
China Manufacturers of Rice Protein-Smooth
Top Rice Protein-Smooth manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Rice Protein-Smooth
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Rice Protein-Smooth out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Rice Protein-Smooth together with other ingredients such as Collagen Peptide, Soy Protein Isolate and Fish Collagen Peptide into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Rice Protein-Smooth is regulated as a food ingredient derived from a conventional food source.
In the United States it is treated as Generally Recognized as Safe when produced from food-grade rice protein using food-grade enzymes and physical processing aids. No premarket approval is required.
In the European Union the product is treated as a standard food ingredient. Mild enzymatic treatment and physical micronization do not move the product into Novel Food territory, as the parent ingredient has documented historical use.
Allergen labelling is not required, as rice is not listed among regulated priority allergens in the major markets.
Kosher, Halal, vegan, and non-GMO certifications are routinely available. Organic certification is produced for material made from certified organic rice and approved processing aids.
Manufacturing Process
Rice Protein-Smooth is produced by combining selective enzymatic modification with wet micronization of food-grade rice protein.
The starting rice protein concentrate is slurried in water. A blend of food-grade proteases is dosed at conditions calibrated to soften surface protein without driving deep hydrolysis. The reaction is held for a short time, then thermally inactivated.
The modified slurry is passed through a high-pressure homogeniser or a wet bead mill to reduce particle size below the perception threshold for grittiness on the human tongue, which sits around 25 to 40 micrometres.
The micronized slurry is then spray-dried, with an optional agglomeration step at the dryer exit to deliver a free-flowing, instantizable powder.
Process discipline matters more than aggressive treatment. Excessive enzyme dosing introduces bitterness. Excessive milling damages flavour and colour. The commercial grades reflect careful optimisation across these axes.
