Innovating Baked Rice Cakes with Functional Ingredients

Rice cakes have been a staple in many cultures, prized for their subtle sweetness and satisfying texture. Today, Neofoods is redefining this classic for the modern market with our innovative Baked Rice Cake. By replacing traditional wheat flour with rice flour and employing a precision-engineered baking process, we deliver a product that boasts a golden exterior, soft-white interior, rich rice aroma, and an exceptionally fluffy texture—all while achieving a remarkable 30–60 day shelf life at room temperature.

This breakthrough is not merely a recipe; it is the result of applying advanced food science to solve the inherent challenges of rice-based baking. At the heart of this system are two specialized ingredient solutions that ensure consistency, quality, and scalability.

The Precision Process: From Bowl to Golden Perfection

Our five-step manufacturing protocol is designed for efficiency and batch-to-batch uniformity:

1. Precision Weighing

Every batch begins with the exact measurement of core and functional ingredients, ensuring foundational consistency.

2. Intelligent Mixing & Hydration

· Egg white liquid is combined with a dry blend of sugar, citric acid, trehalose, and salt at medium speed until fully dissolved.

· A pre-mix of Compound Cake Emulsifier and sorbitol is integrated, initiating the crucial aeration process.

3. Controlled Whipping & Aeration

· Rice flour, Pastry Premix Powder, and baking powder are incorporated at low speed.

· The mixture is then whipped at high speed to a Specific Gravity of 0.53, creating the fine, stable air cells essential for a fluffy crumb.

· Finally, vegetable oil and flavor are folded in at slow speed to achieve the final Specific Gravity of 0.52, locking in the structure.

4. Precision Baking

25g batter portions are baked at 175/170°C for 20 minutes, yielding the signature golden-brown finish and moist interior.

5. Cooling & Packaging

Rapid cooling stabilizes the structure before packaging, which is optimized for extended ambient storage.

The Neofoods Advantage: Two Pillars of Unmatched Quality

While the process is critical, the consistent success of our baked rice cake hinges on two core ingredient innovations.

1. Compound Cake Emulsifie (SP) r: The Engine of Texture

Composition: A synergistic blend of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, sorbitol syrup, propylene glycol, sugar esters of fatty acids, and sorbitan monostearate.

Function:

· Superior Aeration: Dramatically enhances batter whippability, creating and stabilizing the millions of tiny air bubbles that result in a light, even crumb structure.

· Emulsion Stability: Ensures the uniform distribution of fat and liquid throughout the batter, preventing separation and guaranteeing a consistent mouthfeel in every bite.

· Volume & Softness: Directly contributes to increased cake volume and a tender, moist texture that lasts.

2. Specialty Cake Premix Powder: The Guardian of Structure & Shelf-Life

Composition: A functional blend of glutinous rice flour, hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate, acetylated distarch phosphate, coconut milk powder, konjac powder, xanthan gum, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.

Function:

· Structural Integrity: Providing the necessary binding and elasticity to prevent a dense or crumbly texture.

· Moisture Mastery: Hydrocolloids like konjac and xanthan gum form a hydrogel network that effectively retains moisture, combating staling and delivering a uniquely moist mouthfeel.

· Anti-Aging Properties: The combined action of functional starches and trehalose in the formula significantly slows retrogradation, extending the product's softness and freshness throughout its shelf life.

Why Partner with Neofoods for Your Rice Cake Production?

· Quality Excellence: A proven, reliable solution for a growing market segment, delivering quality that rivals traditional wheat-based cakes.

· Production Efficiency: Our premix and emulsifier systems simplify R&D, reduce mixing time, and minimize scaling errors, streamlining your production line.

· Market-Ready Stability: Achieve a competitive edge with a product that maintains its superior texture and moisture for 30–60 days without refrigeration, reducing logistics costs and waste.

· Customization Foundation: This system serves as a perfect platform for innovation, easily adaptable to incorporate various flavors, fruits, or nutritional enhancements.

Bring a superior, shelf-stable baked rice cake to your market with confidence. NeoFoods provides not just ingredients, but a complete, validated product solution backed by technical expertise.