Rice Syrup - Feed Ingredient

Rice syrup is produced from rice—typically brown rice—through an enzymatic hydrolysis process that breaks down the grain’s starches into simpler sugars. The resulting liquid is filtered and evaporated to concentrate these sugars, yielding a viscous syrup with a mild, neutral flavor profile. The production method preserves trace minerals from the rice substrate while creating a stable, shelf-ready sweetening ingredient suitable for use across various feed and food formulations.

In equine nutrition, rice syrup is incorporated primarily as a palatability enhancer and readily available carbohydrate source. It can be blended into concentrate feeds or used as a liquid top dressing to improve flavor uniformity and moisture distribution in the final ration. Its mild taste and consistency make it suitable for performance horses, young growing animals, and lactating mares, particularly in formulations where controlled sweetness, energy contribution, and ease of mixing are required.