CJ Develops Rice Bran Protein

CJ CheilJedang Corporation (CJ) has invested about $30m to develop what it calls the world’s first rice bran protein.

The South Korean food company said RiPro 80 is derived from brown rice and extracted from rice bran.

The protein can be used for a variety of food and beverage applications because it is hypoallergenic, gluten-free and contains no cholesterol or GMOs, CJ said.

The company has also developed Riber 50, a rice bran fibre extracted from rice bran.

Composed mostly of insoluble fibre, Riber 50 contains minerals including magnesium and phosphorus.

The product is suitable for a wide range of processed goods including bakery and confectionery, CJ said.