Syrup

Rice Syrup

Rice syrup is a mild, multi-sugar syrup from enzymatically broken rice starch—less sweet than sugar, with soft butterscotch notes. Used in vegan confectionery and granola binding. Substitute carefully for corn syrup in candy textures. Flavour is subtle.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Brown Rice Syrup

White Rice Syrup

Characteristics

Preparations

CookedLiquidPourableRaw

Provenance

Fair TradeOrganicSingle Origin

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

ButterscotchLess SweetLiquidMildNeutralStickySweetener

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 312

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 20.2 mg
Salt 0.05 g
Total Carbohydrate 72.2 g
Dietary Fibre 0.19 g
Total Sugars 72.2 g
Complex / starch 2.1 g
Protein 0.19 g
Water 22.3 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 312 kcal
Water 22.3 g
Carbohydrates 72.2 g
- Sugars 72.2 g
  - Monosaccharides 50.6 g
  - Disaccharides 21.7 g
- Starch 2.1 g
  - Amylose 0.53 g
  - Amylopectin 1.58 g
  - Digestible Starch 1.79 g
  - Resistant Starch 0.21 g
- Fibre 0.19 g
  - Soluble Fibre 0.07 g
  - Insoluble Fibre 0.12 g
Protein 0.19 g
Vitamins 24.7 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.01 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.05 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 0.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 1.8 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.09 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 321 mg
- Major Minerals 314 mg
  - Calcium 67 mg
  - Sodium 20.2 mg
  - Potassium 227 mg
- Trace Minerals 6.6 mg
  - Iron 1.2 mg
  - Zinc 0.4 mg
  - Iodine 5 µg
Salt 0.05 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.05 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.01 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.02 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 0.09 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.05 · vitamin-b6: 0.02 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 0.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 1.8 · vitamin-e: 0.09 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 20.24 · Potassium: 227 · Calcium: 67 · Iron: 1.2 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 5 ·

Syrups are sugar-dense liquids; natural types may retain minerals while refined syrups are mostly carbohydrate.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Rice Syrup.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Ginger
Milk
Oats
RiceEast Asian sweets
Sesame SeedKorean
Soy Sauce

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

1900JP

East Asian confectionery used rice-based syrups as sweeteners.

1980

Macrobiotic and natural-food brands popularised brown rice syrup in the West.

2000

Rice syrup became a common binder in cereal bars.