Product Offerings
Products:
Rice Ingredients: Rice flours, Rice starches
Pulse Ingredients: Pea protein, Lentil flour
Ancient Grains: Quinoa flour, Amaranth flour
Gluten-Free Cereals: Sorghum flour, Millet flour
Ebro Ingredients is a Netherlands-based manufacturer and global supplier of functional ingredients derived from rice, pulses, ancient grains, and gluten-free cereals. Operating as a division of Ebro Foods S.A., one of the world’s largest rice and pasta companies, Ebro Ingredients leverages group-wide expertise and vertically integrated sourcing to provide high-quality, plant-based ingredient solutions to the food, nutrition, and pet food industries.
Core Business
Ebro Ingredients specializes in the production and distribution of cereal and pulse-based ingredients. The company processes raw materials like rice, lentils, chickpeas, quinoa, and sorghum into a wide variety of functional ingredients tailored to meet the growing demand for plant-based, clean-label, allergen-free, and gluten-free food products.
The company’s production site in Wormer, Netherlands, is equipped with advanced milling, sieving, and fractionation technologies, allowing for the creation of customized flours, proteins, and fibers.
Product and Service Offerings
Ebro Ingredients offers a comprehensive portfolio divided into several key categories:
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Rice Ingredients:
- Rice flours (fine, pre-cooked, organic)
- Rice starches (native and modified)
- Rice bran and rice protein concentrates
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Pulse-Based Ingredients:
- Pea protein concentrates
- Chickpea and lentil flours
- Faba bean fractions
- High-fiber pulse byproducts for clean-label formulations
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Ancient Grain Ingredients:
- Quinoa flour
- Amaranth flour
- Teff and buckwheat flour
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Gluten-Free Cereals:
- Sorghum flour
- Millet flour
- Corn-derived functional ingredients
These ingredients are tailored for use in:
- Bakery and snacks
- Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
- Baby food
- Sports nutrition
- Pet food and animal nutrition
Specialization and USP
Ebro Ingredients’ core advantage is its access to the vertically integrated Ebro Foods supply chain, enabling full traceability, consistent raw material quality, and cost-efficient production. The company specializes in:
- Allergen-free and gluten-free solutions
- Functional flours and proteins for clean-label product development
- Tailored ingredient blends for specific technical and nutritional needs
- Advanced dry and wet milling systems for customized granulation and particle sizing
Its multi-segment capabilities allow Ebro Ingredients to support innovation across both human and pet nutrition.
Financials
As a subsidiary of Ebro Foods S.A., a publicly listed Spanish multinational with revenues exceeding €2.5 billion, Ebro Ingredients benefits from strong financial backing. Although standalone financial data for Ebro Ingredients is not disclosed, its operation is an essential part of Ebro Foods’ plant-based innovation and specialty ingredient growth strategy.
The functional ingredients division has shown double-digit growth annually in recent years, supported by global demand for sustainable, plant-based alternatives.
Shipment and Export Data
Ebro Ingredients exports its products across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia. It works closely with global food manufacturers, formulators, and distributors.
While no exact shipment data is disclosed publicly, its presence in key food tech and ingredients trade shows such as Fi Europe, Hi Europe, and Vitafoods signifies a strong export orientation. Products are shipped in both bulk (sacks, totes) and customized B2B packaging formats.
Target Market
The company's target markets include:
- Multinational food and beverage corporations
- Natural and organic food brands
- Functional food and sports nutrition companies
- Plant-based meat and dairy alternative manufacturers
- Specialized pet food manufacturers
- Health-focused snack and bakery brands
Ebro Ingredients supports clients ranging from startups to global FMCGs with scalable, customized ingredient solutions.
Capabilities
- In-house application labs and R&D support
- Dedicated production lines for gluten-free and allergen-free processing
- Sourcing capabilities through Ebro Foods’ global footprint
- Advanced milling, separation, and thermal processing facilities
- Technical sales and innovation support across EU and export regions
Certifications and Compliance
Ebro Ingredients operates under rigorous food safety and quality management systems. Key certifications include:
- FSSC 22000
- ISO 22000
- Gluten-Free Certification
- Non-GMO and Organic (EU Certified)
- Kosher and Halal Certification
- Full compliance with EU Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and U.S. FDA standards for exports
Customer Testimonials
While direct public testimonials are not available, Ebro Ingredients' role as an ingredient supplier to leading European and American food brands is a testament to its reliability, quality assurance, and R&D expertise. The company is frequently recognized in trade media for its innovations in the functional ingredient space.
Major Achievements
- Launched high-protein, rice-based ingredients for meat analogs and sports nutrition
- Expanded into pet food ingredients, supplying leading brands with allergen-friendly formulations
- Developed pulse-based protein isolates to support clean-label formulation trends
- Integrated quinoa and amaranth processing under the ancient grains line to meet premium nutrition demands
- Recognized by Ebro Foods S.A. as a key driver of plant-based innovation and ingredient diversification
Ebro Ingredients stands as a trusted global partner in delivering reliable, plant-based, and functional ingredient solutions for the food industry of tomorrow.