Sprouting

Rice processed by Valley Select Ingredients is used across a variety of consumer products, including power bars, flour, crackers, cereal, rice milk and more.

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Sprouted Medium Grain Brown Rice

Medium Grain Brown Rice

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Sprouted Short Grain Brown Rice

Short Grain Brown Rice

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Sprouted Long Grain Brown Rice

Long Grain Brown Rice

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Sprouted Organic Jasmine Rice

Organic Jasmine Rice

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Sprouted Organic Basmati Rice

Organic Basmati Rice

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Rice grains are a marvel of nature, containing the potential of a whole new plant, patiently waiting its time in the sun. All three edible parts – the germ, endosperm, and bran – are crucial to creating the new plant. The germ is the plant embryo, which, when it grows, feeds on the starchy endosperm. The bran layers provide additional nutrients and — along with the inedible husk – help protect the rice seed until it’s ready to start the growth cycle.

Until then, the rice seed counts on certain built-in growth inhibitors to keep it from germinating until temperature and moisture conditions are just right. Then, once sprouting starts, enzyme activity overcomes these growth inhibitors, transforming the long-term-storage starch of the endosperm to simpler molecules easily digested by the growing plant embryo.

Just as the baby plant finds these enzyme-activated simple molecules easier to digest, so too do many people. Proponents of sprouted rice claim that this staple offers all the goodness of whole foods, while being more easily digested.

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The sprouting process increases the amount and bio-availability of some vitamins (notably Vitamin C), key components and minerals, making sprouted rice a nutrition powerhouse.

There is at this time no regulated definition of 'sprouted rice.' Consumers who want to understand what they are eating, and companies who are considering manufacturing or marketing sprouted rice may find it useful to review and compare existing industry definitions.

Due to the highly precise sprouting technique used at Valley Select Ingredients, the resulting product is far superior to the traditional soaking method. Since the rice is initially steamed at high heat the product is safer and has higher quality.

Because of the increased nutritional value of sprouted rice, a multitude of companies making consumer goods are experimenting with this process in place of using traditional rice - and there is no safer sprouting facility than Valley Select Ingredients.

Guaranteed Quality

More bounce

Better texture

Consistency

Tastier, nuttier flavor

Longer shelf life

Shorter cook time

There are no off odors or color change from Valley Select Ingredients’ Safe Sprouting technique, only safer, more delicious rice. In addition, Valley Select Ingredients also conducts fissure testing on all rice to ensure optimal kernel texture. Valley Select Ingredients has safely sprouted many varieties of rice for satisfied customers worldwide.

Rice Sourcing

Along with sprouting customer provided product, Valley Select Ingredients provides rice sourcing services. Valley Select Ingredients has relationships and expertise with a myriad of product providers. Whether our customers are growers, brokers, distributors, imported manufacturers or rice warehouses, Valley Select Ingredients will source locally grown, quality products – both organic and traditional.

Packaging & Shipping

Rice processed and sprouted by Valley Select Ingredients can be packaged, per customer specification.

Multi-Wall Paper Bag

Paper packaging, time honored, was and still is the primary type of rice packaging for Sun Valley Rice and companies throughout the United States. It is still a bestseller thanks to its genuine look and eco-friendly design. Advantages of paper packaging include a clean appearance, breathability, biodegradable and domestically manufactured.

Sizes

5lb to 50lb

2.5kg to 25kg

Seal Type

Pinch or Sewn

New Design Lead Time

6 to 8 Weeks

Minimum Order

10,000 units

Common Uses
Restaurants, Food Service, Wholesale, Food Aide, Export


Polyethylene (PE) Bag

Polyethylene packaging is a more modern type of rice packaging and steadily gaining popularity. The PE bag type has potential for mass appeal on store shelves due to advantages such as a sleek appearance, breathability, consumer friendly and vast print capabilities.

Sizes

4.4lb to 40lb

2kg to 20kg

Seal Type

Heat Sealed

New Design Lead Time

8 to 10 Weeks

Minimum Order

25,000 units

Common Uses
Retail, Grocery, Markets


Polypropylene (PPO or PPL) Bag

Polypropylene packaging is available in traditional looking woven material (PPO) or modern reverse printed, film-laminated woven material (PPL). This bag type is rapidly gaining popularity with restaurants and food distribution warehouse centers due to its toughness and durability. Advantages of PPL bags include high-quality print capabilities, non-absorbent strength and breathability.

Sizes

10lb to 50lb

5kg to 25kg

Seal Type

Sewn

New Design Lead Time

8 to 10 Weeks

Minimum Order

10,000 units

Common Uses
Restaurants, Food Service, Food Aide, Export


Polyethyle E (Form & Fill) Film Bag

Polyethyle E (Form & Fill) Film packaging is the newest addition to Sun Valley Rice’s wide array of packaging options. Steadily gaining popularity, this bag type is ideal for store shelf display. "Form and Fill" bags advantages easily marketable appearance, breathability and store shelf display aesthetic.

Sizes

1lb to 5lb

1kg to 2kg

Seal Type

Heat Sealed

New Design Lead Time

8 to 10 Weeks

Minimum Order

25,000 units

Common Uses
Retail, Grocery Markets, Food Aid, Military


Bulk Bag

The Bulk Bag, also referred to as a Tote or Super Sack is extremely popular, easily transportable and ideal for industrial use or reprocessing. The Bulk Bag holds up to 1 metric ton of rice and provides toughness and durability while reducing per-pound packaging costs. This bag does not include print or label design. Advantages of bulk bags include strength, durability and stackability for easier storage and warehousing.

Sizes

2,200lb

1,000kg

Seal Type

N/A

New Design Lead Time

1 Week

Minimum Order

20 units

Common Uses
Industrial, Reprocessing