Rice syrup

Other names: Rice syrup

Rice syrup, also known as Rice syrup in English, is a sweetener that is made by fermenting rice. This process converts the starches in rice into sugars. Rice syrup has a very specific sweet taste. It is also a good alternative for people who suffer from gluten intolerance, as rice does not contain gluten.

Its use in the food industry is quite wide. Generally, rice syrup is added to foods as a sweetener. It can be found, for example, in confectionery and chocolate, fruit juices and drinks, ice cream, biscuits, pastries, muesli bars, jams and marmalades. It is also used to flavour yoghurts and other dairy products. Rice syrup is also popular in various diets because its sugars are released more slowly in the body, improving energy intake and reducing hunger.