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Function Meets Nutrition
Riviana Foods is specialized in providing high-quality rice, pulse, and cereal-based ingredients designed to meet diverse application needs across the food and pet food sectors.
New Ingredients. Delicious solutions. Allergen-Free.
In our context, Applications refer to the specific food categories where our natural ingredients are utilized to enhance nutritional value, texture, stability, and overall product performance. Our extensive portfolio supports a wide range of applications, ensuring that manufacturers can create products that are not only delicious but also meet the growing consumer demand for clean-label and allergen-free options.
🌱 Clean Label Commitment
At Riviana Foods, we are dedicated to providing ingredients that align with clean-label standards.
Our products are free from chemical modifications and synthetic additives, supporting the development of transparent and trustworthy food products.
🍞 Applications Overview

Egg replacement
Some egg replacers of the market are only valid for binding funcionality, but not for scrambles. Our PEA protein application can prepare the perfect vegan scrambled eggs and omelettes!

Pasta & Noodles
Utilize our rice and pulse flours to produce gluten-free pasta and noodles with excellent cooking stability and texture. Our ingredients support the creation of products like lentil or chickpea pasta, catering to health-conscious consumers.

Cereals & Breakfast
Our ingredients are perfect for breakfast cereals, offering crispiness and nutritional benefits. They can be used in extruded cereals, granolas, and breakfast bars.

Bakery & Pastry
Our rice and pulse flours contribute to improved texture, moisture retention, and shelf-life in baked goods. Ideal for gluten-free breads, cakes, and pastries, these ingredients help achieve a desirable crumb structure and mouthfeel.

Batters, Breadings & Coatings
Enhance crispiness and adhesion in fried and baked products with our specialized flours and starches. They provide a uniform coating and contribute to a satisfying crunch.

Confectionery
In confectionery applications, our rice and pulse ingredients aid in achieving the desired texture and stability in products like gummies, chocolates, and fillings.

Dressings, Sauces & Soups
Achieve optimal viscosity and stability in sauces and soups with our natural thickeners and emulsifiers derived from rice and pulses. They help maintain consistency and prevent separation.

Snacks
Develop baked, extruded, or puffed snacks with our rice and pulse ingredients, which provide desirable crunchiness and nutritional enhancements. They are ideal for crackers, chips, and snack bars.

Dairy & Desserts
Enhance creaminess and stability in dairy products and desserts with our rice starches and flours. They are suitable for yogurts, puddings, and plant-based dairy alternatives.

Protein bars
Our high-protein and fiber-rich ingredients provide an excellent puffing characteristic to protein bars. We offer different solutions, based on rice and pulses.

Meat, Fish & Analogues
Our plant-based proteins and fibers improve the texture and nutritional profile of meat products and their plant-based alternatives, supporting the development of burgers, sausages, and more.

Dietetics & Sports Nutrition
Our high-protein and fiber-rich ingredients are suitable for nutritional bars, shakes, and supplements, catering to the needs of health-conscious consumers and athletes.

Ready-to-Eat Meals
Enhance the quality of ready meals with our ingredients that improve texture, moisture retention, and nutritional content in various dishes.

Beverages &
Plant-Based Drinks
Our soluble rice flours and pulse proteins contribute to the stability and mouthfeel of beverages, including plant-based drinks, smoothies, and nutritional beverages.

Animal Nutrition & Pet Food
We offer ingredients that improve the palatability and nutritional profile of pet foods, including kibbles and treats, ensuring the health and satisfaction of pets.

Fruit Preparations
Our ingredients support the development of fruit-based products like jams, fillings, and toppings, ensuring proper texture and shelf-life.

For a more in-depth description of all of the applicationsoffered, visit our Riviana Industrial Sales website. Our knowledgeable team will help you to select the perfect choice for your business.

Latest News
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Minute® Rice Cups recognized as 2025 Product of the Year USA Award
The Product of the Year seal is an emblem of quality and innovation in consumer goods, awarded to products viewed as benchmarks in their respective markets.
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RiceSelect® “Jars of Hope” Program Helps Fight Food Insecurity in California
Riviana Foods presented a $25,000 check to the California Association of Food Banks and more than 15,000 pounds of rice products to Feeding San Diego. The retail value of the rice and grain products sent to both food banks amount to more than $100,000.
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Riviana Foods and the California Association of Food Banks Join Forces to Fight Hunger Through “Jars of Hope” Initiative
Riviana Foods and the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) are teaming up to provide crucial funds to food banks across California.