Rice Starch
Extracted starch from rice used as a binding and disintegrating agent in tablets and capsules
Excipients
Plant Derived Fillers
Research: Moderate
Scientific Name
Oryza sativa starch
Classifications
Processing:
starch-extraction
Source:
rice-grain
Type:
plant-starch
Benefits
- Provides hypoallergenic filler option
- Functions as natural flow agent
- Gluten-free alternative to wheat products
- Natural source of B vitamins and minerals
- Supports capsule and tablet manufacturing
- Well-tolerated by most individuals
Specific Properties
- Excellent binding properties
- Good disintegration characteristics
- Hypoallergenic and gluten-free
- Natural alternative to corn starch
- Suitable for various formulation needs
Safety Notes
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS). Well-tolerated by most people including those with food allergies. Rice products are naturally gluten-free. Some rice products may contain trace levels of arsenic depending on growing conditions.
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About Rice
A staple grain crop used in various forms in supplement manufacturing as fillers, flow agents, and hypoallergenic alternatives to wheat-based ingredients
Back to RiceForms of Rice Starch
Native Rice Starch
Unmodified starch extracted directly from rice grains
Excipients
Plant derived fillers
Research: Moderate
Modified Rice Starch
Rice starch that has been chemically or physically modified for enhanced properties
Excipients
Plant derived fillers
Research: Moderate